And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Almost all things - under the old dispensation. The exceptions are Exodus 19:10; Leviticus 15:5, etc. Leviticus 16:26; Leviticus 16:28; Leviticus 22:6; Numbers 31:22-24.
Without, х chooris (G5565)] - 'apart from.'
Shedding of blood - in the slaughter of the victim. The pouring out the blood on the altar subsequently is the main part of the sacrifice (Leviticus 17:11), and could not have place apart from the previous shedding of the blood in slaying.
Is, х ginetai (G1096)] - 'takes place.'
Remission - of sins: a favourite expression of Luke, Paul's companion. Properly used of remitting debts (Matthew 6:12; Matthew 18:27; Matthew 18:32): our sins are debts. Compare Leviticus 5:11-13, an exception because of poverty, confirming the general rule.