The term "sheddest" is an archaic form of the verb "shed," often used in older English translations of the Bible to describe the act of pouring out or spilling, particularly in the context of blood. In the Berean Standard Bible , the term is not directly used, but the concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, especially in discussions of sacrifice, atonement, and violence.

Biblical Context

1. Sacrificial System: The shedding of blood is central to the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament. In Leviticus 17:11 , it is written, "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 the life." This verse underscores the theological significance of bloodshed in the context of atonement and reconciliation with God.

2. Innocent Blood: The Bible frequently condemns the shedding of innocent blood. Proverbs 6:16-17 lists "hands that shed innocent blood" among the things the Lord hates. This highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of bloodshed, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the divine prohibition against murder and violence.

3. Christ's Sacrifice: In the New Testament, the shedding of blood takes on a profound significance in the context of Jesus Christ's sacrificial death. 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." This passage connects the Old Testament sacrificial practices with the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, whose blood was shed for the forgiveness of sins.

4. Covenantal Implications: The shedding of blood is also associated with the establishment of covenants. In Exodus 24:8 , Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, "This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words." This act symbolized the binding nature of the covenant between God and His people, a theme that is echoed in the New Testament with the new covenant in Christ's blood (Luke 22:20).

Theological Significance

The concept of shedding blood in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of life, death, and redemption. Blood represents life itself, and its shedding is a powerful symbol of both the cost of sin and the means of salvation. The sacrificial system foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed once for all to atone for the sins of humanity. This act of divine love and justice fulfills the requirements of the Law and establishes a new covenant between God and believers.

Moral and Ethical Considerations

The prohibition against shedding innocent blood serves as a foundational ethical principle in the Bible, reflecting God's justice and the inherent value of human life. This principle informs Christian teachings on the sanctity of life, justice, and the moral responsibility to protect the innocent and uphold righteousness.

In summary, while the term "sheddest" itself may not appear in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, the concept it represents is integral to understanding the biblical narrative of sacrifice, atonement, and the moral imperatives that flow from God's character and commandments.

When this was Seen by Hades and Death, and their Impious Officers. ...
... Who art thou, who sheddest a divine, and splendid, and illuminating light upon
those who have been blinded by the darkness of their sins? ...
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"Blessed are they that Mourn. "
... 4 And thou, who o'er thy friend's low bier Sheddest the bitter drops like rain,
Hope that a brighter, happier sphere Will give him to thy arms again. ...
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The Scriptures.
... 1 Lamp of our feet! whose hallowed beam Deep in our hearts its dwelling hath, How
welcome is the cheering gleam Thou sheddest o'er our lowly path! ...
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The General Service to one Hierarch.
... hast also enlightened with baptism and hast enjoined to glorify One God in three
Hypostases; wherefore even after thy departure thou sheddest healings unto ...
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The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother ...
... And Zacharias said: I am God's martyr, if thou sheddest my blood; for the Lord will
receive my spirit, because thou sheddest innocent blood at the vestibule of ...
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Psalm LII.
... if thou canst. For when thou hast pity, thou sheddest as it were tears:
when thou relievest, thou wipest with hair. And if this ...
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Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
... earth, but the noon light[1200] illumining the higher regions of heaven, receive
us in the fellowship of light, by which illuminated thou sheddest light far ...
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Sheddest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sheddest (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 22:3 And thou
shalt say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: A city that sheddeth ...
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Shedder (1 Occurrence)

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Sheddeth (4 Occurrences)

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