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Blood as the Seat of Life
Commentators explain that the command to avoid blood was rooted in the profound principle that “the life of all flesh is its blood.” This wasn't just a primitive belief; scholars note how even modern physiology affirms blood's unique role as the “fountain of life.” This law taught Israel to respect the sanctity of life itself, which God ordained is carried in the blood.
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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 17:14
19th Century
Bishop
For it is the life of all flesh ... — A better rendering is, for the soul of all flesh is its blood, in, or through, its soul. Th…
John Gill
On Leviticus 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
For [it is] the life of all flesh
Of every animal:
the blood of it [is] for the life thereof…
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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…