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Blood, Life, and Atonement
Commentators explain that the prohibition against eating blood was not arbitrary. It was rooted in the profound understanding that blood represents the very life or "soul" of a creature. God reserved blood for a sacred purpose: to make atonement on the altar. As John Calvin notes, to eat it would be ungrateful, choosing mere food over the price of reconciliation with God.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 17:10–14
18th Century
Theologian
The prohibition to eat blood is repeated in seven places in the Pentateuch, but in this passage, two distinct grounds are given for the prohibition…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 17:10
19th Century
Bishop
And whatsoever man. —Better, and whatever man ().
Eateth any manner of blood. —This prohibition, …
John Calvin
On Leviticus 17:10
16th Century
Theologian
And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel. God here not only condemns to death whoever has polluted themselves by eating blood, b…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 17:10
17th Century
Pastor
And whatsoever man [there be] of the house of Israel
That is by birth an Israelite, of every age, sex, or condition,…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 17:10–16
17th Century
Minister
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…