Bible Dictionary
BLOODY
Describing bloodshed, violence, or bloodthirstiness. Scripture calls violent cities such as Jerusalem and Nineveh “bloody,” while “bridegroom of blood” refers to the circumcision of Moses' son.
Biblical Usage
“Bridegroom of blood” refers to the circumcision of Moses’ son. Scripture also uses the term for bloodthirsty people, Saul’s bloodguilt, and cities such as Jerusalem and Nineveh whose rulers were responsible for unjust killing and cruelty.