The term "Sheddeth" is derived from the Hebrew root word "shaphak," which means "to pour out" or "to shed." In the context of the Bible, "sheddeth" is often used to describe the act of shedding blood, which is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures. The shedding of blood is associated with both violence and sacrifice, and it carries profound theological implications.

Biblical Usage

1. Violence and Murder: The term "sheddeth" is frequently used in the context of unlawful killing or murder. In Genesis 9:6 , God establishes the sanctity of human life by declaring, "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind." This verse underscores the gravity of taking a human life, as it is an affront to the image of God.

2. Innocent Blood: The shedding of innocent blood is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with injustice and idolatry. Proverbs 6:16-17 lists "hands that shed innocent blood" among the things the Lord hates. This highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of the act, emphasizing God's abhorrence of violence against the innocent.

3. Sacrificial System: In the Old Testament, the shedding of blood is central to the sacrificial system established by God for the atonement of sins. Leviticus 17:11 states, "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 sacrificial shedding of blood prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

4. Christ's Sacrifice: The New Testament presents the shedding of Christ's blood as the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrificial system. Hebrews 9:22 affirms, "According to the Law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The blood of Christ, shed on the cross, is the means by which believers receive redemption and forgiveness of sins.

5. Judgment and Wrath: The shedding of blood is also associated with divine judgment and wrath. In Revelation 16:6 , the angels declare, "For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink as they deserve." This reflects the principle of divine retribution, where those who shed blood unjustly will face God's righteous judgment.

Theological Significance

The concept of "sheddeth" in the Bible is deeply intertwined with the themes of justice, atonement, and redemption. The shedding of blood, whether in violence or sacrifice, points to the seriousness of sin and the necessity of atonement. In the Christian faith, the ultimate shedding of blood is seen in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection provide the means for reconciliation with God. This act of divine love and justice fulfills the requirements of the Law and offers eternal life to all who believe.

Capital Punishment
... Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image
of God made he man.". This is God's blessing on mankind. ...
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The Noachic Covenant
... life of man. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed;
for in the image of God made He man.". Now, to understand ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xi the noachic covenant.htm

The General Service to a Monk.
... than the sun hath come ; it illumineth those that in faith have recourse unto thee,
filleth with the sweet smell of immortality and sheddeth healings unto the ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xii the general service.htm

Sixth Commandment
... God said to Noah after the deluge""Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his
blood be shed;" and the reason given is just as true to-day as it was then ...
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The Sixth Commandment
... Whose sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed.' Genesis 9:6. In the
old law, if a man killed another unawares, he might take sanctuary; but if he ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 6 the sixth commandment.htm

Abraham's Obedience
... that message came from a good or bad spirit, or commanded him to do a good action
or a bad one; that the same God who had said, "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xiii abrahams obedience.htm

The Life of John Balfour of Kinloch.
... and so the land was never purged by the blood of them who had shed innocent blood,
according to the law of the Lord, Genesis 9:6. Whoso sheddeth man's blood ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of john balfour.htm

Now after the Flood God Made a Covenant with all the World...
... beasts and at the hand of man. Whoso sheddeth a man's blood, in return
for his blood shall it be shed. [118] For He made man the ...
/.../the demonstration of the apostolic preaching/chapter 22 now after the.htm

Now all the Woods are Sleeping,
... Thy ancient foe, the Night. Farewell, a brighter glory. My Jesus sheddeth o'er me,.
All clear within me shines His light. The last faint beam is going,. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/ii now all the woods.htm

The Circumcision of Christ: a Hymn for New Year's Day. So Teach us ...
... How terrible art thou in woe,. How fair where joys for ever glow! God's goodness
sheddeth gladness here,. His justice there wakes bitter fear. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/the circumcision of christ a.htm

Sheddeth (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sheddeth (4 Occurrences). Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man's
blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. ...
/s/sheddeth.htm - 7k

Sheddest (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 22:3 And thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: A city that sheddeth
blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and that maketh idols ...
/s/sheddest.htm - 6k

Shedding (23 Occurrences)

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Goel
... He was called the go'el ha-dam, "the avenger of blood." This law was based upon
the command given in Genesis 9:5 f: "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall ...
/g/goel.htm - 11k

Repeated (16 Occurrences)
... Samuel 20:10 and Amasa hath not been watchful of the sword that 'is' in the hand
of Joab, and he smiteth him with it unto the fifth 'rib', and sheddeth out his ...
/r/repeated.htm - 11k

Profaneth (3 Occurrences)
... ye 'are' in, for blood profaneth the land; as to the land, it is not pardoned for
blood which is shed in it except by the blood of him who sheddeth it; (YLT). ...
/p/profaneth.htm - 7k

Pardoned (21 Occurrences)
... ye 'are' in, for blood profaneth the land; as to the land, it is not pardoned for
blood which is shed in it except by the blood of him who sheddeth it; (YLT). ...
/p/pardoned.htm - 12k

Profane (69 Occurrences)
... ye 'are' in, for blood profaneth the land; as to the land, it is not pardoned for
blood which is shed in it except by the blood of him who sheddeth it; (YLT). ...
/p/profane.htm - 30k

Makest (68 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 22:3 And thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: A city that sheddeth
blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and that maketh idols ...
/m/makest.htm - 25k

Smiteth (156 Occurrences)
... Samuel 20:10 and Amasa hath not been watchful of the sword that 'is' in the hand
of Joab, and he smiteth him with it unto the fifth 'rib', and sheddeth out his ...
/s/smiteth.htm - 38k

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