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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Blood</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_blood.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/leviticus/17-11.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/blood.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Blood</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_blindness_and_deafness_of_israel.htm" title="The Blindness and Deafness of Israel">◄</a> The Blood <a href="/topical/t/the_blood_as_a_sign.htm" title="The Blood as a Sign">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>In the Bible, "the blood" holds profound theological significance, symbolizing life, sacrifice, covenant, and redemption. It is a central theme that runs throughout both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting God's relationship with humanity and His plan for salvation.<br><br><b>Old Testament Significance:</b> <br>In the Old Testament, blood is primarily associated with life and sacrifice. <a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a> states, "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 the life." This verse underscores the belief that blood represents life and is essential for atonement, a key aspect of the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites.<br><br>The Passover in <a href="/bsb/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12</a> is a pivotal event where blood serves as a protective sign. The Israelites were instructed to apply the blood of a lamb to their doorposts, and when the Lord saw the blood, He would "pass over" their homes, sparing them from the plague of the firstborn. This act of deliverance prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.<br><br><b>Covenantal Aspect:</b> <br>Blood is also integral to the establishment of covenants. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm">Genesis 15</a>, God makes a covenant with Abram, involving the sacrifice of animals and the shedding of their blood. Similarly, the Mosaic Covenant is ratified with blood, as seen in <a href="/exodus/24-8.htm">Exodus 24:8</a> : "So Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, 'This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.'"<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment:</b> <br>The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrificial system through the blood of Jesus Christ. <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a> affirms, "According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Jesus, as the Lamb of God, offers His own blood as the ultimate atonement for sin.<br><br>The Last Supper, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> , highlights the new covenant in Christ's blood: "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." This establishes a new relationship between God and humanity, where Jesus' sacrificial death provides redemption and reconciliation.<br><br><b>Redemption and Cleansing:</b> <br>The blood of Christ is central to the doctrine of redemption. <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a> declares, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." The cleansing power of Jesus' blood is further emphasized in 1 <a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7</a> : "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin."<br><br><b>Spiritual Warfare and Victory:</b> <br>In Revelation, the blood of the Lamb is depicted as a source of victory over evil. <a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Revelation 12:11</a> states, "They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death." This highlights the power of Christ's blood in spiritual warfare and the believer's triumph over Satan.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>The theme of blood in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing life, sacrifice, covenant, and redemption. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood establishes a new covenant and provides eternal salvation for all who believe.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/blood.htm">Blood</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/blood_and_water.htm">Blood and Water</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/blood_covenant.htm">Blood Covenant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_is_the_life.htm">Blood is the Life</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_all_men_the_same.htm">Blood of all Men the Same</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_animals_slain_for_good_to_be_poured_on_the_earth.htm">Blood of Animals Slain for Good to be Poured on the Earth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_christ.htm">Blood of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_destruction.htm">Blood of Destruction</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_guilt.htm">Blood of Guilt</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/blood_of_jesus.htm">Blood of Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_judgments.htm">Blood of Judgments</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_legal_sacrifices_for_atonement.htm">Blood of Legal Sacrifices for Atonement</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_legal_sacrifices_for_purification.htm">Blood of Legal Sacrifices for Purification</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_legal_sacrifices--how_disposed_of.htm">Blood of Legal Sacrifices: How Disposed of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_legal_sacrifices--ineffectual_to_remove_sin.htm">Blood of Legal Sacrifices: Ineffectual to Remove Sin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood_of_legal_sacrifices--not_offered_with_leaven.htm">Blood of Legal Sacrifices: Not offered With Leaven</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_oppression_and_cruelty.htm">Blood of Oppression and Cruelty</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_sacrifices,_typical_of_the_atoning_blood_of_christ.htm">Blood of Sacrifices, Typical of the Atoning Blood of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood_of_victories.htm">Blood of Victories</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--(building_with)_of_oppression_and_cruelty.htm">Blood: (Building With) of Oppression and Cruelty</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--(given_to_drink)_of_severe_judgments.htm">Blood: (Given to Drink) of Severe Judgments</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--(on_one's_own_head)_guilt.htm">Blood: (On One's own Head) Guilt</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--(preparing_to)_ripening_for_destruction.htm">Blood: (Preparing To) Ripening for Destruction</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--(washing_the_feet_in)_victories.htm">Blood: (Washing the Feet In) Victories</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--beasts_of_prey_delight_in.htm">Blood: Beasts of Prey Delight In</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--birds_of_prey_delight_in.htm">Blood: Birds of Prey Delight In</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--blood_of_the_ram_of_consecration_put_on_the_tip_of_right_ear,_thumb.htm">Blood: Blood of the Ram of Consecration Put on the Tip of Right Ear, Thumb</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--eating_of,_forbidden_to_man_after_the_flood.htm">Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to Man After the Flood</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--eating_of,_forbidden_to_the_early_christians.htm">Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to The Early Christians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--eating_of,_forbidden_to_the_israelites_under_the_law.htm">Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to The Israelites Under the Law</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--fluid.htm">Blood: Fluid</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--forbidden_to_be_used_as_food.htm">Blood: Forbidden to be Used As Food</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--idolaters_made_drink-offerings_of.htm">Blood: Idolaters Made Drink-Offerings of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--plague_of.htm">Blood: Plague of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--red.htm">Blood: Red</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial_of_the_bullock_of_sin_offering,_put_on_the_horns_of_the_altar.htm">Blood: Sacrificial of the Bullock of Sin offering, Put on the Horns of the Altar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial_used_for_cleansing_of_leprosy.htm">Blood: Sacrificial used for Cleansing of Leprosy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial_without_shedding_of,_no_remission.htm">Blood: Sacrificial without Shedding of, No Remission</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--on_the_horns_of_the_altar_of_sweet_incense.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: On the Horns of the Altar of Sweet Incense</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--poured_at_the_bottom_of_the_altar.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Poured at the Bottom of the Altar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_about_the_altar.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled About the Altar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_all_around,_and_upon_the_altar.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled all Around, and Upon the Altar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_on_altar_and_people.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Altar and People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_on_door_posts.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Door Posts</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_on_the_altar.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Altar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_on_the_mercy_seat.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Mercy Seat</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/blood--sacrificial--sprinkled_seven_times_before_the_curtain.htm">Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled Seven Times Before the Curtain</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--always_punished.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Always Punished</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--defiling_to_the_land.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Defiling to the Land</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--defiling_to_the_person.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Defiling to the Person</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--forbidden.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Forbidden</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--hateful_to_god.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Hateful to God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--jews_often_guilty_of.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Jews often Guilty of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--shedding_of_human--mode_of_clearing_those_accused_of.htm">Blood: Shedding of Human: Mode of Clearing Those Accused of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--the_jews_often_guilty_of_eating.htm">Blood: The Jews often Guilty of Eating</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--the_life_of_animals.htm">Blood: The Life of Animals</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--the_price_of,_not_to_be_consecrated.htm">Blood: The Price of, not to be Consecrated</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--water_turned_into,_as_a_sign.htm">Blood: Water Turned Into, As a Sign</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/b/blood--waters_of_egypt_turned_into,_as_a_judgment.htm">Blood: Waters of Egypt Turned Into, As a Judgment</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/blood-avenger.htm">Blood-Avenger</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bloodguilt.htm">Bloodguilt (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/blood.htm">Blood (435 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/the_blindness_and_deafness_of_israel.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="The Blindness and Deafness of Israel"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="The Blindness and Deafness of Israel" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/the_blood_as_a_sign.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' 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