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The Sacredness of Blood
Commentators explain that this command is based on two profound reasons: blood represents life itself (the “soul of the flesh”), and God specifically consecrated it for the sacred purpose of making atonement on the altar. To eat blood would be to treat the symbol of life and the means of atonement as a common food, profaning what God had set apart as holy.
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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 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore I said ... — Because it is the vehicle of life, and has been ordained by God to atone for life, the children of Israel a…
John Gill
On Leviticus 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, no soul of you
shall eat blood
Great or…
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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…