What does the Bible say about the significance of blood in atonement?
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The Bible teaches that only blood can atone for sin, as seen in Numbers 35:30-34, where the defilement caused by murder can only be cleansed through the blood of the murderer or an innocent substitute.
In Numbers 35:30-34, God emphasizes the seriousness of bloodshed, stating that the murderer must face death as punishment, and that no ransom can be taken for his life. This signifies that divine justice requires blood for blood; sin cannot be atoned for by money or good deeds. The gravity of sin is such that it defiles the land, and the only remedy is blood—either of the offender or that of an innocent substitute. This principle of blood atonement threads throughout Scripture, ultimately culminating in the sacrifice of Jesus, the perfect Lamb who bore sin and provided the ultimate atonement for humanity's transgressions.
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