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αἱματεκχυσία
ahimatekchusia
G0130
G:N-F Greek

bloodshed

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ahimatekchusia refers to the shedding of blood in the clause that makes it necessary for forgiveness.

The attested use names the shedding of blood as the stated condition in the clause concerning forgiveness in Hebrews 9:22.

Senses in use

  1. Shedding of blood in relation to forgiveness · dominant

    In Hebrews 9:22, the genitive singular feminine form occurs in the clause denying forgiveness apart from it; the APB renders the clause "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 9:22, the APB presents the clause as "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." This rendering confirms the clause's sense rather than isolating each word mechanically.

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