Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Blood?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Blood in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about the blood. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Blood
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- 2Leviticus 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.”
KJV - 3Matthew 26:28
“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
KJV - 4Acts 20:28
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
KJV - 5Romans 5:9
“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
KJV - 6Ephesians 1:7
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
KJV - 7Ephesians 2:13
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”
KJV - 8Hebrews 9:14
“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? spot: or, fault”
KJV - 9Hebrews 9:22
“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.”
KJV - 10Hebrews 13:12
“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”
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Subtopics of The Blood
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Blood? (2 Verses)
“But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.”
“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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Blood? (10 Verses)
“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”
“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? spot: or, fault”
“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.”
“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Blood
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about the blood. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about the blood and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about the blood is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on the blood needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the blood with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about the blood, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About The Blood?
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