Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, blood holds profound significance, symbolizing life, sacrifice, and atonement. However, the concept of blood as a price that is not to be consecrated emerges as a critical theme, particularly in the context of human life and the sanctity thereof.Sanctity of Life and Blood The Bible underscores the sanctity of life, with blood serving as its emblematic representation. In Genesis 9:4-6, God commands Noah, "But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. And I will surely demand an accounting for your lifeblood; I will demand it from every animal and from each man, too. I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man." This passage highlights the divine mandate that blood, as the essence of life, is not to be treated lightly or used for purposes other than those ordained by God. Prohibition Against Human Sacrifice The prohibition against human sacrifice is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing that human blood is not to be consecrated or offered as a sacrifice. In Deuteronomy 12:31, the Israelites are warned, "You must not worship the LORD your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods." This commandment reflects the abhorrence of human sacrifice and the sanctity of human life, which is not to be offered as a price or consecrated in worship. The Atoning Blood of Christ In the New Testament, the concept of blood as a price takes on a redemptive dimension through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:12 states, "He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption." Here, the blood of Christ is presented as the ultimate price for sin, a unique and singular sacrifice that fulfills the requirements of divine justice. Judas and the Price of Blood The narrative of Judas Iscariot further illustrates the theme of blood as a price not to be consecrated. In Matthew 27:3-5, Judas, filled with remorse, returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, declaring, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." The chief priests, acknowledging the blood money, state, "It is not lawful to put it into the treasury, since it is blood money." This incident underscores the recognition that the price of innocent blood cannot be consecrated or used for holy purposes. Conclusion The biblical treatment of blood as a price not to be consecrated reflects a deep reverence for life and the divine order. It serves as a reminder of the sacredness of human life and the unique, redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice, which alone is consecrated for the atonement of sin. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 27:6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library "Bought with a Price" Consecration and Dedication The Comeliness of virginity Never Existed Amongst the Heathen... The Blood of Sprinkling (Second Sermon. ) Consecration: what is It? Whether the Actions Performed in Celebrating this Sacrament are ... Prior Hugh Of the Popish Mass. How it not Only Profanes, but Annihilates the ... Some Helpful Thoughts on Consecration Mark 10:32-34: See Mark 8:31, P. 219. ] Resources Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is an avenger of blood in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What was the significance of the sprinkling of blood? | GotQuestions.org Blood: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus 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) |
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