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An Extension of Blood Laws
Commentators unanimously agree that this law is a direct extension of the prohibition against consuming blood. An animal that died on its own or was torn by a predator would not have been properly bled out. This rule reinforced the sacredness of blood, which represented life and was central to the system of atonement.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 17:15
18th Century
Theologian
This law appears to be grounded on the fact that the body of an animal killed by a wild beast, or which has died of itself, still retains a great p…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 17:15
19th Century
Bishop
That which died of itself.— The law enacted here is a natural sequel to the one immediately preceding, since it is still …
John Gill
On Leviticus 17:15
17th Century
Pastor
And every soul that eats that which died [of itself] Through any disease upon it, or by means of any other creature seizi…
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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…