Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Karl Randolph" <kwrandolph AT email.com>]

The first part, “drain out the blood” is connected with Genesis 9:4 where God 
commands that the blood is not to be eaten.

As for the covering with earth, very likely this is a health practice. 
Uncovered blood is an attractive nuisance for flies and other vermin. An 
explanation is not given in the immediate context, nor anywhere else that I 
know of.

Karl W. Randolph.

----- Original Message -----
From: Hal Goodnight <jwdefender17 AT yahoo.com>

> "Any Israelite or any alien living among you who hunts any animal or bird 
> that may be eaten must _drain out the blood and cover it with earth_." (NIV)
>  
> What concept do you feel the underscored words would signal in the mind of 
> an ancient Israelite, and why do you feel that way?
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Mark Davis.
> 
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