16. But you must not consume the blood. You must pour it out on the ground like water.
17. “But you may not eat your offerings in your hometown—neither the tithe of your grain and new wine and olive oil, nor the firstborn of your flocks and herds, nor any offering to fulfill a vow, nor your voluntary offerings, nor your sacred offerings.
18. You must eat these in the presence of the lord your God at the place he will choose. Eat them there with your children, your servants, and the Levites who live in your towns, celebrating in the presence of the lord your God in all you do.
19. And be very careful never to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.
20. “When the lord your God expands your territory as he has promised, and you have the urge to eat meat, you may freely eat meat whenever you want.