Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical terms, "shedding" often refers to the act of shedding blood, which is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures. The shedding of blood is frequently associated with sacrifice, atonement, and the consequences of sin. It is a concept that underscores the gravity of sin and the necessity of redemption.
Old Testament ContextThe concept of shedding blood is introduced early in the Bible. In
Genesis 4:10, after Cain kills Abel, God says, "What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground." This passage highlights the seriousness of murder and the shedding of innocent blood, which is a sin that cries out for justice.
The sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law further emphasizes the importance of blood.
Leviticus 17:11 states, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life." Here, the shedding of animal blood is portrayed as a means of atonement, symbolizing the covering of sin and the restoration of the relationship between God and His people.
The prohibition against shedding innocent blood is reiterated in the Ten Commandments, specifically in the commandment "You shall not murder" (
Exodus 20:13). The shedding of innocent blood is considered a grave sin, and numerous passages in the Old Testament, such as
Proverbs 6:16-17, list it among the things that the Lord hates.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, the theme of shedding blood reaches its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament is seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice made by Christ.
Hebrews 9:22 states, "According to the Law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."
Jesus' crucifixion is the pivotal event concerning the shedding of blood in the New Testament. His blood is described as the means by which believers are redeemed and cleansed from sin. In
Matthew 26:28, during the Last Supper, Jesus says, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." This statement underscores the belief that Jesus' sacrificial death was necessary for the forgiveness and salvation of humanity.
The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the significance of Christ's blood in the process of reconciliation. In
Ephesians 1:7, he writes, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." The shedding of Christ's blood is thus central to the Christian understanding of salvation and grace.
Theological ImplicationsThe shedding of blood in the Bible is not merely a physical act but carries deep spiritual and theological implications. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the cost of redemption. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament both point to the necessity of atonement and the profound love of God in providing a means for humanity's salvation.
In summary, the concept of shedding, particularly in relation to blood, is a foundational element in the biblical narrative, illustrating the themes of justice, sacrifice, and redemption that are central to the Christian faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shed.
2. (n.) The act of shedding, separating, or casting off or out; as, the shedding of blood.
3. (n.) That which is shed, or cast off.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SHED, SHEDDINGThe three Hebrew words, naghar, sim or sum and shaphakh, translated "shed" in many Old Testament passages, always mean a "pouring out," and in nearly every case point to the effusion of blood (Genesis 9:6Numbers 35:33Deuteronomy 21:72 Samuel 20:101 Chronicles 22:8Proverbs 1:16, etc.). The Greek words ekcheo, and ekchuno, have precisely the same specific meaning (Matthew 23:35;Matthew 26:28Mark 14:24Luke 11:50Hebrews 9:22Revelation 16:6). Sometimes they are tropically used in reference to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33 the King James Version;Titus 3:6), and to the outpouring of the love of God in the believer's heart (Romans 5:5).
Henry E. Dosker
Greek
130. haimatekchusia --shedding of blood...shedding of blood. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: haimatekchusia
Phonetic Spelling: (hahee-mat-ek-khoo-see'-ah) Short Definition: a
shedding or
...4689. spendo -- to pour out (as a drink offering), to make a...
... 4689 () means " as a drink-offering, ; figuratively, 'or ' (in theshedding of my
life-blood), Phil 2:17" (); that is, the " 'outpouring' of one's life blood...
3602. odurmos -- lamentation
... wailing, mourning, sorrow. 3602 -- , lamentation, typically accompanied
by (shedding tears, shaking the head, etc.). Word Origin...
4378. proschusis -- a pouring upon
... sprinkling. From a comparative of pros and cheo (to pour); ashedding forth, ie
Affusion -- sprinkling. see GREEK pros. (proschusin) -- 1 Occurrence....
Strong's Hebrew
8210. shaphak -- to pour out, pour... NASB Word Usage cast (5), cast up a siege (1), dump (1), gushed (1), pour (34),
poured (26), pouring (1), pours (5), raise (1), shed (29),
shedding (5), sheds
...935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go
... the age (1), reenter* (2), replace* (1), reported (1), return (2), return* (1),
returned (1), returned* (1), runs (1), set (6), sets (4),shedding (1), spring...
Library
The Blood-Shedding
... The Blood-Shedding. A Sermon (No.118).... REV. CH SPURGEON. At The Music Hall, Royal
Surrey Gardens. "Withoutshedding of blood is no remission.""Hebrews 9:22....
When Christ visited us in his Grace, He did not Come to what did...
... Against Heresies: Book V Chapter II."When Christ visited us in His grace, He did
not come to what did not belong to Him: also, byshedding His true blood for...
The Blood of Sprinkling
... In all these sacrifices theshedding of the blood was the infliction of death.... But
the bloodshedding of Israel's sacrifices could not take sin away....
Whether a Man Should be Debarred from Receiving Orders on Account...
... iv, D, 24). But the Levites consecrated their hands byshedding the blood
of their brethren (Ex.32:29). Therefore neither should...
The Voice of the Blood of Christ
... God has attached awful sacredness to theshedding of blood. Under the Jewish
dispensation, even the blood of animals was considered as sacred....
The Idol which Shed Tears.
... Many persons in the crowd saw the tears, and they all fell prostrate before the
image of clay, and cried aloud, "O mother, why are youshedding tears?...
The Blood of the Covenant
... No forgiveness, no covenant without blood-shedding.... As wonderful as the blood-shedding
for our redemption is the blood-sprinkling for our cleansing....
But Perhaps Some one is Alarmed at Hearing us Discourse of the...
... world to a conflict, to whom offering His flesh as a bait, His divinity underneath
might catch him and hold him fast with its hook, through theshedding of His...
An Unalterable Law
... Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [5]the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. "Without
shedding of blood there is no remission.""Hebrews 9:22....
Of the Various Fruits of Penitence.
... a remedy is provided for our wounds, because "As water extinguishes fire, so does
almsgiving extinguish sin." [2130] So also by theshedding of tears is gained...
Thesaurus
Shedding (23 Occurrences)... & vb. n.) of Shed. 2. (n.) The act of
shedding, separating, or casting off or out;
as, the
shedding of blood.
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHED,
SHEDDING.
...Blood-shedding (2 Occurrences)
Blood-shedding. Bloodshedding, Blood-shedding. Bloodshot .
Multi-Version Concordance Blood-shedding (2 Occurrences)....
Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... The first of these improvements dates back some 5,000 years to the early Egyptians,
who discovered what is technically known asshedding, ie dividing the warp...
Weeping (237 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Weep. 2. (n.) The act of one who weeps; lamentation with
tears;shedding of tears. 3. (a.) Grieving; lamenting;shedding tears....
Bright (85 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) See Brite. 2. (a.) Radiating or reflecting light;
shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark....
Bloodshed (43 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Theshedding or spilling of blood; slaughter; the
act ofshedding human blood, or taking life, as in war, riot, or murder....
Blood (435 Occurrences)
... breed. 5. (n.) The fleshy nature of man. 6. (n.) Theshedding of blood;
the taking of life, murder; manslaughter; destruction. 7...
Shed (73 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) The act ofshedding or spilling; -- used only in composition, as in
bloodshed. 13.... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHED,SHEDDING....
Shedeur (5 Occurrences)
Adultery (49 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:40 (compare 23:47) equally mentions stoning as the penalty of the adulteress;
but it couples to her sin also that ofshedding blood; hence, the...
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