Leviticus 17:11 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does Leviticus 17:11 mean? →Passage Context
9And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.
10And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.
11For 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.
12Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood.
13And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.
Related Devotions
Leviticus 16:11
Truth About Money
LUKE 16:11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? Money cannot purchase long-lasting pleasure and satisfaction. All wealthy p
Leviticus 18:1
Though Delay No Denial
LUKE 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Many of the prayers are easy to give up when they don't get the immediate response, which does
Leviticus 15:11
Ambassadors of Christ
Have you ever wished that you were somebody else? Perhaps somebody famous: a great musician, movie star, politician, or athlete. I used to wonder how great it would be to be able to feel what another
Daily Bible in Your Inbox
Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.