Lexical Summary haimatekchusia: Bloodshed Original Word: αἱματεκχυσία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shedding of blood. From haima and a derivative of ekcheo; an effusion of blood -- shedding of blood. see GREEK haima see GREEK ekcheo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haima and ekchunnó Definition shedding of blood NASB Translation shedding of blood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 130: αἱματεκχυσίααἱματεκχυσία, ῎´ας, ἡ ((αἷμα and ἐκχύνω), shedding of blood: Hebrews 9:22. Several times also in ecclesiastical writings. Topical Lexicon Overview The Greek noun αἱματεκχυσία (Strong’s 130) occurs once, in Hebrews 9:22, where the writer concludes, “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Although the term itself is rare, its concept saturates Scripture, binding together the covenant rites of Israel, the passion of Jesus Christ, and the ongoing proclamation of the gospel. Immediate Context in Hebrews Hebrews 9 contrasts the repeated animal sacrifices of the Mosaic covenant with the once-for-all offering of Christ. The author surveys tabernacle worship (Hebrews 9:1-10), highlights the Day of Atonement ritual (Hebrews 9:7), and then draws the inference: “According to the law nearly everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). αἱματεκχυσία therefore becomes a theological axiom anchoring the epistle’s argument for the superiority of Christ’s sacrifice. Old Testament Roots 1. Covenant Inauguration: Exodus 24:8 depicts Moses sprinkling blood on the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant.” These ceremonies embedded the Israelite conscience with the truth that forgiveness and cleansing are life-costly. Fulfillment in Jesus Christ 1. Prophetic Anticipation: Isaiah 53:5 foretells the Servant “pierced for our transgressions.” Doctrinal Significance • Atonement: The life-for-life principle satisfies divine justice (Romans 3:25). Ethical and Pastoral Implications • Worship: Believers “enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). Assurance rests not on personal merit but on a completed sacrifice. Warnings Concerning Bloodguilt Scripture also condemns unlawful bloodshed (Genesis 9:6; Proverbs 6:17). Hebrews 10:29 cautions against treating the blood of the covenant as common, revealing the gravity of apostasy. Eschatological Outlook Revelation portrays final judgment and victory through blood imagery—saints overcoming “by the blood of the Lamb” (Revelation 12:11) and robes washed white (Revelation 7:14). Thus αἱματεκχυσία not only anchors past redemption but also assures future triumph. Conclusion The single New Testament appearance of αἱματεκχυσία encapsulates a sweeping biblical theme: divine forgiveness necessitates the costly outpouring of life. From Eden’s garments to Calvary’s cross and into the courts of heaven, the shedding of blood stands as God’s ordained means of forgiveness, purification, and covenant fellowship. Forms and Transliterations αιματεκχυσιας αιματεκχυσίας αἱματεκχυσίας aimatekchusias haimatekchysias haimatekchysíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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