Bible Dictionary
BLOODSHEDDING
The shedding of blood, especially in connection with sacrificial atonement. Hebrews teaches that forgiveness under the covenant was associated with blood being offered.
Definition
Bloodshedding is the shedding of blood, especially in connection with an expiating sacrifice.
Biblical Usage
Hebrews presents bloodshedding as connected with the indispensability of sacrifice for expiation and forgiveness under the covenant.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>blud'-shed-ing (haimatekchusia, Heb 9:22): In this passage the indispensability of expiating sacrifice is positively set forth.</p>