But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
There is somewhat very striking in this precept; and which is more than once, again repeated, under the law, with the reason of its appointment; see Leviticus 17:10-11. No doubt, the grand object aimed at, all along, is in reference to the blood of atonement, by the Lord Jesus. And it is a matter of infinite moment, worthy the Reader's closest regard, how particular the Holy Ghost hath been, in every age of the church, from the fall of man to the death of Christ, to keep alive this leading doctrine in the minds of the people.