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For the life of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
