Deuteronomy 12:23 reinforces the ban on eating blood by explaining that blood is life, deepening the command in verse 16.

Deuteronomy 12:24 restates the command to pour out blood on the ground, echoing verse 16's prohibition.

Deuteronomy 12:22 clarifies that non-sacrificial meat may be eaten like gazelle, but the blood prohibition still stands — immediate context.

Deuteronomy 15:23 applies the same blood prohibition to firstborn animals, showing the law's uniform application.

Genesis 9:4 is the original prohibition against eating blood given to Noah, which Deuteronomy 12:16 reiterates for Israel.

Leviticus 7:26 restates the blood prohibition for all dwellings, consistent with Deuteronomy 12:16.

Leviticus 7:27 prescribes the penalty of being cut off for eating blood, adding consequence to the command in Deuteronomy 12:16.

Leviticus 17:10-13 expands on the blood prohibition with rationale and application to strangers, reinforcing Deuteronomy 12:16's command.

Acts 15:29 reaffirms the prohibition on eating blood for Gentile believers, showing continuity with Deuteronomy 12:16's command.

Leviticus 3:17 also prohibits eating blood and fat, reinforcing this perpetual statute from the sacrificial laws.

Leviticus 17:13 expands on pouring blood out: hunted game must be drained and covered with earth, applying the same principle.

1 Samuel 14:32 shows Israel violating this command by eating meat with the blood, a negative example of disobedience.

Ezekiel 33:25 explicitly accuses Israel of eating meat with the blood, a clear violation of the prohibition here.

Acts 15:20 extends this prohibition to Gentile believers in the apostolic decree, showing its ongoing relevance.