Leviticus 17:11

“For 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: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.”

"For 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: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." - Leviticus 17:11
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What does Leviticus 17:11 mean?

Leviticus 17:11 (KJV) states, "For 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: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." This verse lays the foundation for the significance of blood…

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The Sacred Significance of Blood: A Divine Atonement

In Leviticus 17:11, the Lord declares, “For 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: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” This verse is a foundational principle in understanding…

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A Prayer of Atonement and Reverence for the Blood

O Heavenly Father, In reverence and humility, I come before You, drawn by the sacred truth found in Your Word. Today, I meditate upon the profound wisdom contained in Leviticus 17:11, where it is written, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you…

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