Deuteronomy 12:27 Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

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New International Version
Present your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God, both the meat and the blood. The blood of your sacrifices must be poured beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

New Living Translation
You must offer the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

English Standard Version
and offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, but the flesh you may eat.

Berean Standard Bible
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

King James Bible
And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.

New King James Version
And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the meat and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the meat.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the flesh.

NASB 1995
“And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the flesh.

NASB 1977
“And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the flesh.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of Yahweh your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of Yahweh your God, and you shall eat the flesh.

Amplified Bible
And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the meat and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the meat.

Christian Standard Bible
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices is to be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices is to be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

American Standard Version
and thou shalt offer thy burnt-offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of Jehovah thy God; and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of Jehovah thy God; and thou shalt eat the flesh.

English Revised Version
and thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sacrifice the meat and the blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your sacrifices is to be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

Good News Translation
Offer there the sacrifices which are to be completely burned on the LORD's altar. Also offer those sacrifices in which you eat the meat and pour the blood out on the altar.

International Standard Version
You must offer your burnt offerings, both the meat and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God. You must offer the blood by pouring it on the altar of the LORD your God while you consume the meat.

NET Bible
You must offer your burnt offerings, both meat and blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; the blood of your other sacrifices you must pour out on his altar while you eat the meat.

New Heart English Bible
and you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God; and you shall eat the flesh.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt offer thy burnt-offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

World English Bible
You shall offer your burnt offerings, the meat and the blood, on Yahweh your God’s altar. The blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on Yahweh your God’s altar, and you shall eat the meat.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have made your burnt-offerings—the flesh and the blood—on the altar of your God YHWH; and the blood of your sacrifices is poured out by the altar of your God YHWH, and you eat the flesh.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made thy burnt-offerings -- the flesh and the blood -- on the altar of Jehovah thy God; and the blood of thy sacrifices is poured out by the altar of Jehovah thy God, and the flesh thou dost eat.

Smith's Literal Translation
And do thou thy burnt-offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of Jehovah thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of Jehovah thy God, and the flesh thou shalt eat.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And shalt offer thy oblations the flesh and the blood upon the altar of the Lord thy God: the blood of thy victims thou shalt pour on the altar: and the flesh thou thyself shalt eat.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall offer your oblations of flesh and of blood upon the altar of the Lord your God. You shall poor out the blood of your victims upon the altar. And you yourself shall eat the flesh.

New American Bible
and there you must sacrifice your burnt offerings, both the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD, your God; of your other sacrifices the blood indeed must be poured out against the altar of the LORD, your God, but their flesh you may eat.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall present your burnt offerings, both the meat and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God; the blood of your other sacrifices shall be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but the meat you may eat.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD your God; and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the meat.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make your burnt peace offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of LORD JEHOVAH your God, and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured on the altar of LORD JEHOVAH your God, and eat the meat.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and thou shalt offer thy burnt-offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God; and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out against the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt sacrifice thy whole-burnt-offerings, thou shalt offer the flesh upon the altar of the Lord thy God; but the blood of thy sacrifices thou shalt pour out at the foot of the altar of the Lord thy God, but the flesh thou shalt eat.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

One Place for Worship
…26But you are to take your holy things and your vow offerings and go to the place the LORD will choose. 27Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat. 28Be careful to obey all these things I command you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD your God.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.

Exodus 29:18
Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Leviticus 1:5
And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

1 Samuel 2:15-16
Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” / And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!”

Numbers 18:17
But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Leviticus 3:2
He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar.

1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

Leviticus 7:2
The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.

Hebrews 13:11
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.

Leviticus 4:7
The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

2 Chronicles 35:11
And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests splattered the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals.

Leviticus 9:12
Then Aaron slaughtered the burnt offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Leviticus 6:25
“Tell Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, the sin offering shall be slaughtered before the LORD; it is most holy.

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall offer your burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, on the altar of the LORD your God: and the blood of your sacrifices shall be poured out on the altar of the LORD your God, and you shall eat the flesh.

thy burnt

Leviticus 1:5,9,13
And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation…

Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

and the blood

Leviticus 4:30
And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.

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Deuteronomy 12

1. Monuments of idolatry to be destroyed
4. The place of God's service to be kept
15. Blood is forbidden
17. Holy things must be eaten in the holy place
19. The Levite is not to be forsaken
20. Blood is again forbidden
26. and holy things must be eaten in the holy place
29. Idolatry is not to be enquired after

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God.
In the ancient Israelite sacrificial system, burnt offerings were entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. The altar, central to worship, was where these offerings were made, signifying God's presence and the people's devotion. The phrase underscores the importance of following God's specific instructions for worship, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The altar's location, often at the tabernacle or temple, was a sacred space, emphasizing the holiness required in approaching God. This practice foreshadows Christ's ultimate sacrifice, where His body and blood were offered for the atonement of sin, fulfilling the law's requirements.

The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God,
Blood, representing life, was sacred and belonged to God. Pouring it beside the altar acknowledged God's sovereignty over life and death. This act was a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. In the broader biblical narrative, the shedding of blood is a recurring theme, culminating in the New Testament with Jesus' crucifixion, where His blood was shed for the forgiveness of sins. The practice also highlights the separation between the sacred and the common, reinforcing the need for purity in worship.

but you may eat the meat.
Unlike burnt offerings, other sacrifices, such as peace offerings, allowed the worshiper to partake in the meal, symbolizing fellowship with God. This communal aspect of the sacrifice reinforced the covenant relationship and the blessings of obedience. Eating the meat was a tangible expression of sharing in God's provision and peace. In the New Testament, this concept is echoed in the Lord's Supper, where believers partake in the body and blood of Christ, signifying unity with Him and each other. The allowance to eat the meat also reflects God's provision and care for His people, ensuring their physical and spiritual nourishment.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, receiving instructions on how to worship and live in the Promised Land.

3. The Altar of the LORD
A sacred place where sacrifices are offered to God, symbolizing His presence and holiness.

4. Burnt Offerings
Sacrifices made to God, symbolizing atonement and dedication.

5. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, where the Israelites are to settle and establish their worship practices.

Teaching Points

The Sacredness of Blood
Blood is a powerful symbol of life and atonement. In the Old Testament, it was used to purify and consecrate, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Worship in Spirit and Truth
The Israelites were instructed to worship God according to His commands, emphasizing the importance of obedience and reverence in worship.

Community and Fellowship
The communal aspect of eating the meat of sacrifices highlights the importance of fellowship among believers, reflecting unity in worship and purpose.

Holiness and Separation
The specific instructions for sacrifices underscore the holiness of God and the need for His people to be set apart in their worship practices.

Christ as the Fulfillment
The sacrificial system foreshadows Christ's ultimate sacrifice, reminding believers of the completeness and sufficiency of His atonement for sin.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 12

Should Christians adopt a vegetarian lifestyle?

How do we reconcile the building of a separate altar in Joshua 22:10 with earlier commands to worship at one central sanctuary?

Leviticus 7:1-2: Why does this passage emphasize the place and method of slaughter for the guilt offering, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting these specific practices?

Why does Deuteronomy 27:4 specify Mount Ebal for the altar instead of Mount Gerizim, and is there any historical or textual contradiction behind this location?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(27) The blood of thy sacrifices--i.e., peace offerings, the only kind of which the worshipper as well as the priest might partake.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Present
וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the meat
הַבָּשָׂ֣ר (hab·bā·śār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

and blood
וְהַדָּ֔ם (wə·had·dām)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

of your burnt offerings
עֹלֹתֶ֙יךָ֙ (‘ō·lō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the altar
מִזְבַּ֖ח (miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.
אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

The blood
וְדַם־ (wə·ḏam-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

of your other sacrifices
זְבָחֶ֗יךָ (zə·ḇā·ḥe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice

must be poured out
יִשָּׁפֵךְ֙ (yiš·šā·p̄êḵ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out

beside
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the altar
מִזְבַּח֙ (miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God,
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

but you may eat
תֹּאכֵֽל׃ (tō·ḵêl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

the meat.
וְהַבָּשָׂ֖ר (wə·hab·bā·śār)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

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OT Law: Deuteronomy 12:27 And you shall offer your burnt offerings (Deut. De Du)