Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms International Standard Bible Encyclopedia BLOODblud (dam, probably from 'adham "to be red"; haima): Used in the Old Testament to designate the life principle in either animal or vegetable, as the blood of man or the juice of the grape (Leviticus 17:11, et al.); in the New Testament for the blood of an animal, the atoning blood of Christ, and in both Old Testament and New Testament in a figurative sense for bloodshed or murder (Genesis 37:26 Hosea 4:2 Revelation 16:6). BLOOD AND WATER (haima kai hudor): The remarkable passage (John 19:34) from which this expression is taken refers to the piercing of the Savior's side by the soldier. The evangelist notes here what he, as an eyewitness of the crucifixion, had seen as a surprising fact. Whereon this surprise was founded cannot now be more than guessed at. Nor is it necessary here to discuss the reason or reasons why the apostle mentions the fact at all in his report, whether merely for historical accuracy and completeness, or as a possible proof of the actual death of Christ, which at an early date became a subject of doubt among certain Christian sects, or whether by it he wished to refer to the mystical relation of baptismal cleansing ("water") and the atonement ("blood") as signified thereby. Let it suffice to state that a reference often made to 1 John 5:6, 8 is here quite out of place. This passage, though used by certain Fathers of the church as a proof of the last-named doctrine, does not indeed refer to this wonderful incident of the crucifixion story. The argument of 1 John 5:8 concerns the Messiahship of Jesus, which is proved by a threefold witness, for He is the one whom at the baptism of John ("water") God attested as the Messiah by the heavenly voice, "This is my beloved Son," who at the crucifixion ("blood") had the testimony that the Father had accepted His atoning sacrifice, and whose promise of sending the Comforter fulfilled on Pentecost ("spirit") presented us with the final proof of the completed Messianic task. The same expression in 1 John 5:6 refers probably to the same argument with the implied meaning that Jesus came not only by the merely ceremonial water of baptism, but also by the more important, because vivifying, blood of atonement. ISSUE (OF BLOOD) (zobh, zubh; rhusis, haimorrhoos): When used as a description of a bodily affection the word signifies: BLOOD, AVENGER OF See AVENGER. BLOOD, ISSUE OF ish'-u. FLESH AND BLOOD See FLESH, 5. Greek 129. haima -- blood ... blood. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: haima Phonetic Spelling: (hah'-ee-mah) Short Definition: blood Definition: blood (especially as shed). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/129.htm - 6k 130. haimatekchusia -- shedding of blood 131. haimorroeo -- to lose blood 4689. spendo -- to pour out (as a drink offering), to make a ... 2435. hilasterion -- propitiatory 1366. distomos -- double-mouthed, two-edged 184. Hakeldamach -- Hakeldama, a field appar. located south of the ... 4156. pniktos -- strangled 2378. thusia -- a sacrifice 2434. hilasmos -- propitiation Strong's Hebrew 1818. dam -- blood... 1817, 1818. dam. 1819 . blood. Transliteration: dam Phonetic Spelling: (dawm) Short Definition: blood. Word Origin a prim. root ... /hebrew/1818.htm - 6k 5332. netsach -- juice (of grapes), blood, gore 6450. Pas Dammim -- "palm of blood," a place in Judah 7607. sheer -- flesh 7608. shaarah -- near kinswomen 8210. shaphak -- to pour out, pour 582. enosh -- man, mankind 5592. caph -- a basin, goblet 4518. menaqqith -- a sacrificial bowl 4726. maqor -- a spring, fountain Library The Blood The Blood-Shedding Whether the Baptism of Blood is the Most Excellent of These? The Blood of the Covenant The Voice of the Blood of Christ The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant What the Blood of the Grape Signifies. Are You Washed in the Blood? PM In what Sense Flesh and Blood are Excluded from the Kingdom of God ... By the Blood that Flowed from Thee Smith's Bible Dictionary BloodTo blood is ascribed in Scripture the mysterious sacredness which belongs to life, and God reserved it to himself when allowing man the dominion over and the use of the lower animals for food. Thus reserved, it acquires a double power: (1) that of sacrificial atonement; and (2) that of becoming a curse when wantonly shed, unless duly expiated. (Genesis 9:4; Leviticus 7:26; 17:11-13) ATS Bible Dictionary BloodThe life of all animals was regarded as especially in the blood, which was a sacred and essential part of the sacrifices offered to God, Hebrews 9:22. It was solemnly sprinkled upon the altar and the mercy seat, "for it is the blood that maketh atonement for the soul," Le 17:1-16 the life of the victim for the life of the sinner. It was therefore most sacredly associated with the blood of the Lamb of God which "cleanseth us from all sin," Ephesians 1:7 1 John 1:7. Hence the strict prohibition renewed in Acts 15:29. In direct opposition to this are the heathen customs of drinking the blood of animals and even of men- of eating raw flesh, with the blood, and even fresh cut from the living animal, 1 Samuel 14:32 Psalm 16:4 Ezekiel 33:25. Besides the ordinary meaning of the word blood, it often signifies the guilt of murder, 2 Samuel 3:28 Acts 27:25; also relationship or consanguinity. "Flesh and blood" are placed in contrast with a spiritual nature, Matthew 16:17, the glorified body, 1 1 Corinthians 15:50, and evil spirits, Ephesians 6:12. The cause "between blood and blood," De 17:8, was one where life was depending on the judgment rendered. Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) As food, prohibited in Genesis 9:4, where the use of animal food is first allowed. Comp. Deuteronomy 12:23; Leviticus 3:17; 7:26; 17:10-14. The injunction to abstain from blood is renewed in the decree of the council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:29). It has been held by some, and we think correctly, that this law of prohibition was only ceremonial and temporary; while others regard it as still binding on all. Blood was eaten by the Israelites after the battle of Gilboa (1 Samuel 14:32-34). (2.) The blood of sacrifices was caught by the priest in a basin, and then sprinkled seven times on the altar; that of the passover on the doorposts and lintels of the houses (Exodus 12; Leviticus 4:5-7; 16:14-19). At the giving of the law (Exodus 24:8) the blood of the sacrifices was sprinkled on the people as well as on the altar, and thus the people were consecrated to God, or entered into covenant with him, hence the blood of the covenant (Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 9:19, 20; 10:29; 13:20). (3.) Human blood. The murderer was to be punished (Genesis 9:5). The blood of the murdered "crieth for vengeance" (Genesis 4:10). The "avenger of blood" was the nearest relative of the murdered, and he was required to avenge his death (Numbers 35:24, 27). No satisfaction could be made for the guilt of murder (Numbers 35:31). (4.) Blood used metaphorically to denote race (Acts 17:26), and as a symbol of slaughter (Isaiah 34:3). To "wash the feet in blood" means to gain a great victory (Psalm 58:10). Wine, from its red colour, is called "the blood of the grape" (Genesis 49:11). Blood and water issued from our Saviour's side when it was pierced by the Roman soldier (John 19:34). This has led pathologists to the conclusion that the proper cause of Christ's death was rupture of the heart. (Comp. Psalm 69:20.) Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The fluid which circulates in the principal vascular system of animals, carrying nourishment to all parts of the body, and bringing away waste products to be excreted. See under Arterial.2. (n.) Relationship by descent from a common ancestor; consanguinity; kinship. 3. (n.) Descent; lineage; especially, honorable birth; the highest royal lineage. 4. (n.) Descent from parents of recognized breed; excellence or purity of breed. 5. (n.) The fleshy nature of man. 6. (n.) The shedding of blood; the taking of life, murder; manslaughter; destruction. 7. (n.) A bloodthirsty or murderous disposition. 8. (n.) Temper of mind; disposition; state of the passions; -- as if the blood were the seat of emotions. 9. (n.) A man of fire or spirit; a fiery spark; a gay, showy man; a rake. 10. (n.) The juice of anything, especially if red. 11. (v. t.) To bleed. 12. (v. t.) To stain, smear or wet, with blood. 13. (v. t.) To give (hounds or soldiers) a first taste or sight of blood, as in hunting or war. 14. (v. t.) To heat the blood of; to exasperate. Thesaurus Blood (435 Occurrences)... Deuteronomy 12:23; Leviticus 3:17; 7:26; 17:10-14. The injunction to abstain from blood is renewed in the decree of the council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:29). ... /b/blood.htm - 54k Blood-guiltiness (4 Occurrences) Blood-revenge Blood-stained (1 Occurrence) Life-blood (4 Occurrences) Blood-shedding (2 Occurrences) Blood-thirsty (2 Occurrences) Blood-field (1 Occurrence) Blood-red (1 Occurrence) Covenant-blood (1 Occurrence) Bible Concordance Blood (435 Occurrences)Matthew 9:20 Behold, a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; Matthew 16:17 Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 23:30 and say,'If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we wouldn't have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.' Matthew 23:35 that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah, whom you killed between the sanctuary and the altar. Matthew 26:28 for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins. Matthew 27:4 saying, "I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood." But they said, "What is that to us? You see to it." Matthew 27:6 The chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, "It's not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood." Matthew 27:8 Therefore that field was called "The Field of Blood" to this day. Matthew 27:24 So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it." Matthew 27:25 All the people answered, "May his blood be on us, and on our children!" Mark 5:25 A certain woman, who had an issue of blood for twelve years, Mark 5:29 Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction. Mark 14:24 He said to them, "This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 8:43 A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any, Luke 8:44 came behind him, and touched the fringe of his cloak, and immediately the flow of her blood stopped. Luke 11:50 that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; Luke 11:51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.' Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Luke 13:1 Now there were some present at the same time who told him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Luke 22:20 Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke 22:44 Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. John 1:13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 6:53 Jesus therefore said to them, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you don't have life in yourselves. John 6:54 He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:55 For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. John 6:56 He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him. John 19:34 However one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. Acts 1:19 It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called'Akeldama,' that is,'The field of blood.' Acts 2:19 I will show wonders in the sky above, and signs on the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and billows of smoke. Acts 2:20 The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes. Acts 3:14 But you would have nothing to do with the Holy and Upright One, and made request for a man of blood to be given to you, Acts 5:28 saying, "Didn't we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood on us." Acts 15:20 but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood. Acts 15:29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell." Acts 17:26 He made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, having determined appointed seasons, and the boundaries of their dwellings, Acts 18:6 When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles!" Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am clean from the blood of all men, Acts 20:28 Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood. Acts 21:25 But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, and from sexual immorality." Acts 22:20 When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting to his death, and guarding the cloaks of those who killed him.' Romans 3:15 "Their feet are swift to shed blood. Romans 3:25 whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God's forbearance; Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we will be saved from God's wrath through him. Romans 11:3 "Lord, they have put Thy Prophets to death, and have overthrown Thy altars; and, now that I alone remain, they are thirsting for my blood"? 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, isn't it a sharing of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, isn't it a sharing of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 11:25 In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me." 1 Corinthians 11:27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a manner unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Galatians 1:16 to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I didn't immediately confer with flesh and blood, Ephesians 1:7 in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. Ephesians 6:12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Colossians 1:20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself, by him, whether things on the earth, or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross. Hebrews 2:14 Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, Hebrews 9:7 but into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and for the errors of the people. Hebrews 9:12 nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify to the cleanness of the flesh: Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:18 Therefore even the first covenant has not been dedicated without blood. Hebrews 9:19 For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, Hebrews 9:20 saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you." Hebrews 9:21 Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in like manner with the blood. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission. Hebrews 9:25 nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest enters into the holy place year by year with blood not his own, Hebrews 10:4 For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins. Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, Hebrews 10:29 How much worse punishment, do you think, will he be judged worthy of, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? Hebrews 11:28 By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them. Hebrews 12:4 You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin; Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel. Hebrews 13:11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside of the camp. Hebrews 13:12 Therefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside of the gate. Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, James 5:17 Elijah was a man of flesh and blood as we are, and he made a strong prayer that there might be no rain; and there was no rain on the earth for three years and six months. 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. 1 Peter 1:19 but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ; 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 5:6 This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 1 John 5:7 For there are three that give testimony-- the Spirit, the water, and the blood; 1 John 5:8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood; Revelation 5:9 They sang a new song, saying, "You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood, out of every tribe, language, people, and nation, Revelation 6:10 They cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" Revelation 6:12 I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became as blood. Revelation 7:14 I told him, "My lord, you know." He said to me, "These are those who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the Lamb's blood. Revelation 8:7 The first sounded, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. One third of the earth was burnt up, and one third of the trees were burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. Revelation 8:8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great burning mountain was thrown into the sea. One third of the sea became blood, Revelation 8:9 and one third of the living creatures which were in the sea died. One third of the ships were destroyed. Revelation 11:6 These have the power to shut up the sky, that it may not rain during the days of their prophecy. They have power over the waters, to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they desire. Revelation 12:11 They overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to death. Revelation 14:20 The winepress was trodden outside of the city, and blood came out from the winepress, even to the bridles of the horses, as far as one thousand six hundred stadia. Revelation 16:3 The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man. Every living thing in the sea died. Revelation 16:4 The third poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. Revelation 16:6 For they poured out the blood of the saints and the prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this." Revelation 17:6 I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her, I wondered with great amazement. Revelation 18:24 In her was found the blood of prophets and of saints, and of all who have been slain on the earth." Revelation 19:2 for true and righteous are his judgments. For he has judged the great prostitute, who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality, and he has avenged the blood of his servants at her hand." Revelation 19:13 He is clothed in a garment sprinkled with blood. His name is called "The Word of God." Genesis 4:10 Yahweh said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries to me from the ground. Genesis 4:11 Now you are cursed because of the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. Subtopics Blood of Animals Slain for Good to be Poured on the Earth Blood of Legal Sacrifices for Atonement Blood of Legal Sacrifices for Purification Blood of Legal Sacrifices: How Disposed of Blood of Legal Sacrifices: Ineffectual to Remove Sin Blood of Legal Sacrifices: Not offered With Leaven Blood of Oppression and Cruelty Blood of Sacrifices, Typical of the Atoning Blood of Christ Blood: (Building With) of Oppression and Cruelty Blood: (Given to Drink) of Severe Judgments Blood: (On One's own Head) Guilt Blood: (Preparing To) Ripening for Destruction Blood: (Washing the Feet In) Victories Blood: Beasts of Prey Delight In Blood: Birds of Prey Delight In Blood: Blood of the Ram of Consecration Put on the Tip of Right Ear, Thumb Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to Man After the Flood Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to The Early Christians Blood: Eating of, Forbidden to The Israelites Under the Law Blood: Forbidden to be Used As Food Blood: Idolaters Made Drink-Offerings of Blood: Sacrificial of the Bullock of Sin offering, Put on the Horns of the Altar Blood: Sacrificial used for Cleansing of Leprosy Blood: Sacrificial without Shedding of, No Remission Blood: Sacrificial: On the Horns of the Altar of Sweet Incense Blood: Sacrificial: Poured at the Bottom of the Altar Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled About the Altar Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled all Around, and Upon the Altar Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Altar and People Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Door Posts Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Altar Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on the Mercy Seat Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled Seven Times Before the Curtain Blood: Shedding of Human: Always Punished Blood: Shedding of Human: Defiling to the Land Blood: Shedding of Human: Defiling to the Person Blood: Shedding of Human: Forbidden Blood: Shedding of Human: Hateful to God Blood: Shedding of Human: Jews often Guilty of Blood: Shedding of Human: Mode of Clearing Those Accused of Blood: The Jews often Guilty of Eating Blood: The Price of, not to be Consecrated Blood: Water Turned Into, As a Sign Blood: Waters of Egypt Turned Into, As a Judgment Related Terms Blood-guiltiness (4 Occurrences) Blood-shedding (2 Occurrences) Bloodguiltiness (15 Occurrences) Burnt-offering (205 Occurrences) Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |