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For the life of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the life.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The prohibition to eat blood is repeated in seven places in the Pentateuch, but in this pa age, two distinct grounds are given for the prohibition:…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the life of the flesh is in the blood. —Better, for the soul of the flesh is in the blood. The word here tra…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the life of the flesh [is] in the blood
The animal life or soul, the life and soul of every creature, and even t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a confirmation of the law against eating blood. They were not to eat any blood. However, this law was ceremonial and is now no longer in fo…

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