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Leviticus 6:18
All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it.It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.

Leviticus 7:36
Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them,by a statute for ever throughout their generations.

Leviticus 16:34
And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Leviticus 3:16
And the priest shall burn them upon the altar:it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fatis the LORD'S.

Deuteronomy 32:14
Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: forthis dayis holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

blood

Leviticus 7:23,25-27
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat…

Leviticus 17:10-14
And whatsoever manthere be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people…

Genesis 9:4
But flesh with the life thereof,which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

for the generations to come
This phrase underscores the continuity of the law across successive generations. It highlights the importance of teaching and maintaining God's commandments within the family and community, ensuring that each generation understands and adheres to God's statutes. This is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, where the transmission of God's laws to future generations is emphasized (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).

wherever you live
This indicates that the statute is not limited to a specific geographical location, such as the land of Israel, but is applicable wherever the Israelites reside. This universality suggests that the principles behind the law are not bound by geography but are integral to the identity and holiness of God's people. It reflects the idea that God's laws are relevant and binding regardless of external circumstances.

You must not eat any fat
The prohibition against eating fat is specific to the fat of sacrificial animals, which was considered the best part and was to be offered to God on the altar (Leviticus 3:16). This reflects the principle of giving God the first and best of what one has. The fat symbolizes richness and abundance, and its offering signifies the worshiper's acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. This commandment is part of the broader sacrificial system that points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself wholly to God.

or any blood.
The prohibition against consuming blood is rooted in the belief that life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). Blood was sacred and used for atonement on the altar, symbolizing the life given to atone for sin. This commandment underscores the sanctity of life and the seriousness of sin, which requires a life-for-life substitution. The prohibition also foreshadows the New Testament teaching on the blood of Christ, which is central to the atonement and redemption of humanity (Hebrews 9:22). The respect for blood as life-giving is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, culminating in the sacrificial death of Jesus, whose blood brings eternal life to believers.

• God presents this command as lasting, not temporary. Similar language appears inExodus 12:14 andLeviticus 16:29, underscoring that the instruction is woven into Israel’s covenant life.

• Because Scripture is accurate and literal, we receive this as God’s binding word for its intended context, rather than a ceremonial suggestion subject to personal preference.

• The “statute” belongs to the peace offering regulations (Leviticus 3) but reflects a broader principle: when God sets boundaries around worship, His people honor Him by obeying. CompareExodus 27:21, where a perpetual lamp functions the same way—ongoing obedience demonstrates ongoing relationship.

• Obedience was not limited to those who first heard Moses; it extended to their children and grandchildren.Exodus 12:17 uses the same phrase to show how Passover truth was to be safeguarded and retold.

• This forward-looking wording reminds every generation that God’s holiness and His requirements do not diminish with time (Psalm 100:5;Malachi 3:6).

• The call to pass along God’s commands safeguards against drift.Psalm 78:4 urges parents to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD.”

• Whether the Israelites were camped in the wilderness, settled in Canaan, or scattered in exile, the prohibition remained. This mirrorsLeviticus 23:21, where holy convocations apply “wherever you live.”

• Location never nullifies divine instruction.Deuteronomy 12:1 ties observance to both crossing into and living within the land, showing that geography does not modify moral truth.

• For believers today, it underscores that our obedience to God is portable—valid on every continent and in every culture (Matthew 28:20).

• In peace offerings, the choicest fat belonged exclusively to the LORD, burned on the altar as “a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD” (Leviticus 3:16). The ban on eating fat safeguarded the honor due Him.

• Fat symbolized richness and abundance; reserving it for God acknowledged that all abundance comes from Him (Proverbs 3:9-10).

•Leviticus 7:22-25 reiterates the command, adding a warning that anyone who eats fat from an offering “must be cut off from his people.” The seriousness underscores God’s right to the best portion.

• Life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). By forbidding its consumption, God taught that life belongs to Him alone.Genesis 9:4 introduced this principle to Noah, well before the Law.

• Blood was set apart for atonement on the altar (Leviticus 17:10-14). Drinking or eating it would blur the distinction between common meals and sacred sacrifice.

•Deuteronomy 12:23 repeats, “Be sure that you do not eat the blood, because the blood is the life.” The command drives home that forgiveness and life come from God’s prescribed means, not human appetite.

Leviticus 3:17 underscores God’s unchanging holiness and authority. Declaring the rule “permanent” binds every generation, wherever they reside. By reserving fat and blood for Himself, God teaches that the best and the lifeblood belong to Him alone. In every era, His people honor Him by recognizing His ownership, submitting their appetites, and passing these truths to their children as a living testimony of covenant faithfulness.

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