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Blood Represents Life
All commentators agree that God designated blood for atonement because it represents the very essence of life (Hebrew: nephesh, or 'soul'). Scholars note this wasn't just a primitive idea; early scientists like William Harvey also identified blood as the 'fountain of life.' God chose this most potent symbol of life to be the sacred instrument for reconciling souls to Himself.
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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 17:11
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Leviticus 17:11
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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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…