Job 20:12-15:  Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue, though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth, yet the food in his stomach turns into cobras’ venom inside him.  He swallows wealth but must vomit it up; God will force it from his stomach.  (HCS) (note:  a symbolism for cattle is wealth.)

With the season of Summer comes outdoor grilling.  Steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, fish, chicken, and the list of meats continues.  I find it appropriate to share the discovery I made while doing an unrelated word study within ancient text (Holy Bible).  I happened across some interesting verses in Judges 3 (“Judges” means judgement or consequences) pertaining to the consumption of meats (the focal point was beef through a reference to calf within the text).  If you have read Food for the Journey to I AM and/or Eating Yourself to Death you are aware that beef, or red meats in general, can bring a few unrecognized or undisclosed (by science) changes in the DNA.  Let’s face it, if you eat cells of an animal (or of anything else for that matter), it is going to influence the cells or cellular process(es) within your body.  

My personal focus is not on plant-based diets, vegan, vegetarian, etc., etc., my focus is on finding the root cause to the cluster of DNA alterations or damage that is burping out numerous and often untraceable physical ailments or deadly disease.  Please note, I didn’t make the rules of life, I’m just determined enough to find what the rules are that keep the human body in rhythm with the orchestration of nature and cause the human body flourish.  

Judges 3 of the Holy Bible, describes the various hangups people have (described as idols or gods), or have had for generations, and lifestyles they had, (described as nations), that built the pathway for health disasters.  Whether your ancestors walked the destructive path or you did will determine the measure of health-related disturbances you or your descendants have during their lifetime.  Presenting the extensive details within this post would develop a lengthy article for the web page so this blurb will be kept short.  

The first few verses of Judges 3 names nations that rule over people.  By verse 5 the text lists the various “ite” tribes, such as Hittites, Amorites, etc.  When you search out the meaning of the various tribal names you find descriptive words such as idolatry, tent dweller (meaning nothing permanent, always changing), unfortified settlement (meaning no protection, exposed to danger), to trample or tread down.  It appears we have a lot going on here within these tribes.  At some point in history, a shift takes place in the standard of living that ushers the people group who qualify as “Israelites” into dangerous situations. 

When you dig into the root meaning of the names Ehud and Eglon (starting in verse 12) you find that there is a component of being in “unity” or “glorious” and a component of “young bull” or “calf”.  These are the root meanings of Ehud and Eglon.  Eglon is given power over the Israelites.  What does this mean?  Consumption of immature cattle becomes a part of the lifestyle of the Israelites.  Ammonites (meaning kinfolk) and Amalekites (meaning to toil or labor; those who dwell in hardship) come on the scene and join the Eglon (immature beef consumption) lifestyle; you and your kinfolk (damage can be inherited; genetic mutation issue) will dwell in hardship when your lifestyle is involved in the consumption of immature beef/meats.  I realize this meat restriction rule will not be well accepted.  Let’s keep going.

By verse 16 of Judges 3, it is clear there is a deadly issue going on that is connected to the health of the digestive system (piercing the bowels, intestines, stomach with a sword).  The digestive issues, which could be intestinal pain, diverticulitis, and so forth, will eventually become troublesome and in some cases embarrassing. These can lead to unnecessary time spent in the bathroom, the leaking or spilling out of waste, and obesity.  The sword that penetrated the belly in verse 21 is the consumption of immature meats that will lead to digestive disruptions and eventually death.  

There is an interesting sidenote here in verse 15.  Note the reference to “left-handed”.  Why would this be included in the text?  This is an odd detail when the topic of the story appears to be on the consumption of immature meat that leads to digestive disruptions.  Ehud, which means united with the glory, is the “son” (offspring, closely connected to…) Gera (to dwell as a stranger; sojourner; wanderer; to drag or chew; strive).  Putting these definitions in a more understandable statement:  Those who are appointed to carry the glory will strive at maintaining the glory status when immature meats are consumed.  It is important to note here that “glory” has to do with the condition of the blood, the measure of electricity or light that it contains.  In all this cluster of descriptions, being left-handed appears to be a genetic result of generations of kinfolk who ate immature meats.  Interesting.

In some scientific way, which I do not have the details for, the consumption of immature bovine animals (veal/calf, beef, buffalo, bison) damages the digestive system on a cellular level resulting in obesity, damage to the stomach, intestines and other digestive related organs, and will eventually lead to death. Does this only apply to bovine animals?  I cannot answer that question at this time, but I can disclose with confidence that Judges 3 also speaks of “hunting and fishing” (the root meaning of Sidonian) which makes it appear that it is not only beef that creates digestive issues but also wild game and fish.  

The next question would be: At what age do you slaughter a cow when preparing it for consumption?  According to a simple google search, most beef in the United States is slaughtered between 18 and 30 months of age.  A google search for Wagyu (Japanese beef) states that Japanese bovine animals are matured anywhere from 28 to 36 months prior to slaughter (Kobe Beef, Matsusaka Beef and Omi Beef).  Does this mean it is safe to eat Kobe, Matsusaka or Omi beef?  That I do not have the answer for, but it appears this Japanese maturing process has more wisdom behind it than the U.S. Cattlemen’s guidelines.  For now, God alone holds the answers to such questions.  

It is important to note that the stomach is the cooking pot for the food we consume, allowing the food to break down and emit the gases we need for proper function of our organs, glands, cells, and systems.  When the stomach is not functioning properly, the entire function of the body can become thrown off balance, leading to various forms of disease.  Think of a pot of soup on the cookstove.  The heat applied to the pot causes the gases from the foods inside the pot to rise into the atmosphere with the steam.  This is called aroma, what you smell when you walk in the door after the pot of soup has been simmering for a few hours.  Without the cooking pot and the proper amount of heat and liquid, the soup is not cooked properly and could become contaminated with bacteria.  The stomach works in a similar fashion as the heated cooking pot.  

Remember the verse that states: “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil!”  (1 Timothy 6:10) Slaughtering cattle at a younger age provides opportunity for more cattle to be sold for slaughter within a specified period.  When cattle (or other meats) are allowed to mature according to Ancient Truth, it takes longer to produce a profit.  

It is evident that there are specifications that must be adhered to when consuming animal flesh, whether beef, buffalo, bison or deer, elk, antelope (these fall under the “hunting” description) and fish.  Ancient Truth about how and when to consume animal flesh or fish was tossed out many years ago and generations today are paying the price for it.  This leads to the question of whether the consumption of immature beef (and other meats) can be a root to health issues such as Celiac Disease, Hirschsprung’s Disease, general digestive upset, colon and stomach cancer, gallbladder discomfort or stones, immune dysfunction, IBS, constipation, loose stools, bowel leakage, pancreatitis, etc.  According to Judges 3 it is a root cause of obesity, which can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack or heart disease.  

To get back on a healthy track, it might be wise to restrict or eliminate the consumption of bovine animals, wild game and fish until the ancient guidelines for consumption are uncovered. 

Be In Health, 

Jill

Harvest of Healing, LLC 

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