The Bible addresses eating meat with several guidelines and themes. In the Old Testament, particularly in Leviticus (chapters 11 and 17), there are detailed dietary laws: Israelites are allowed to eat animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, while other animals like pigs, rabbits, and certain sea creatures are considered unclean and forbidden. Additionally, it is strictly commanded not to eat meat with blood still in it, as blood represents life and is to be offered to God, not consumed (Leviticus 17).

In the New Testament, the dietary restrictions are generally relaxed. The apostle Peter, in a vision (Acts 10), is told that what God has made clean should not be called unholy, indicating Christian liberty regarding foods, including meat. However, Christians are also advised to be sensitive about causing others to stumble in their faith by eating certain foods (Romans 14).

In essence, the Bible permits eating meat but with respect to God’s holiness and dietary laws in the Old Testament, and with freedom balanced by conscience and love in the New Testament. It emphasizes not consuming blood and being considerate of others' faith regarding food.

Therefore, eating meat is biblically permitted but framed within ethical and ritual respect for God's commands and communal conscience.