Blood used metaphorically to denote race (Acts 17:26 ), and as a symbol of slaughter (Isaiah 34:3 ). To "wash the feet in blood" means to gain a great victory (Psalm 58:10 ). Wine, from its red colour, is called "the blood of the grape" (Genesis 49:11 ). Blood and water issued from our Saviour's side when it was pierced by the Roman soldier (John 19:34 ). This has led pathologists to the conclusion that the proper cause of Christ's death was rupture of the heart. (Compare Psalm 69:20 .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Blood'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/blood.html. 1897.