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Blood in the Bible
Blood in Scripture is life poured out. From the Passover lamb to the cross, the shedding of blood is how God deals with sin.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Hebrew (Old Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →Leviticus 17:11
“The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls.”Read in context
1 Peter 1:19
“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”Read in context
Blood and atonement
Leviticus 17:11 sets the principle: life is in the blood, and life-for-life is how atonement is made. Every sacrificial system points forward to Christ.
The blood of Christ
Haima (G129) in the New Testament is almost always the blood of Jesus — the price of redemption, the seal of the covenant, and the basis of ongoing cleansing.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Bible emphasize blood?
Because life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). Sin costs life, and only a substitutionary life poured out can atone.
What does the blood of Jesus do?
It redeems (1 Peter 1:19), reconciles (Colossians 1:20), cleanses (1 John 1:7), and seals the new covenant (Luke 22:20).