Definition of blood:

• To blood is ascribed in Scripture the mysterious sacredness which belongs to life, and God reserved it to himself when allowing man the dominion over and the use of the lower animals for food. Thus reserved, it acquires a double power: ( 1) that of sacrificial atonement; and ( 2) that of becoming a curse when wantonly shed, unless duly expiated. ( Genesis 9:4 ; Leviticus 7:26 ; 17:11-13 )
• Temper of mind; disposition; state of the passions; -- as if the blood were the seat of emotions.
• As food, prohibited in Genesis 9:4 , where the use of animal food is first allowed. Compare Deuteronomy 12:23 ; Leviticus 3:17 ; 7:26 ; 17:10-14 . The injunction to abstain from blood is renewed in the decree of the council of Jerusalem ( Acts 15:29 ). It has been held by some, and we think correctly, that this law of prohibition was only ceremonial and temporary; while others regard it as still binding on all. Blood was eaten by the Israelites after the battle of Gilboa ( 1 Samuel 14:32-34 ).
• The blood of sacrifices was caught by the priest in a basin, and then sprinkled seven times on the altar; that of the passover on the doorposts and lintels of the houses ( Exodus 12 ; Leviticus 4:5-7 ; 16:14-19 ). At the giving of the law ( Exodus 24:8 ) the blood of the sacrifices was sprinkled on the people as well as on the altar, and thus the people were consecrated to God, or entered into covenant with him, hence the blood of the covenant ( Matthew 26:28 ; Hebrews 9:19 Hebrews 9:20 ; 10:29 ; 13:20 ).
• Human blood. The murderer was to be punished ( Genesis 9:5 ). The blood of the murdered " crieth for vengeance" ( Genesis 4:10 ). The " avenger of blood" was the nearest relative of the murdered, and he was required to avenge his death ( Numbers 35:24 Numbers 35:27 ). No satisfaction could be made for the guilt of murder ( Numbers 35:31 ).
• 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 ( Psalms 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 Psalms 69:20 .) These dictionary topics are fromM.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.[ N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible[T] indicates this entry was also found in Torrey's Topical Textbook[J] indicates this entry was also found in Jack Van Impe's Prophecy Dictionary[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible DictionaryBibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. " Entry for Blood". " Easton's Bible Dictionary". .
• Kindred; consanguinity; family relationship; relation by descent from a common ancestor. One person is " of the blood" of another when they are related by lineal descent or collateral kinship. Miller v. Speer, 38 N. J. Eq. 572; Delaplaine v. Jones, 8 N. J. Law, 346; Leigh v. Leigh, 15 Ves. 108; Cummings v. Cummings, 146 Mass. 501, 16 N. E. 401; Swasey v. Jaques, 144 Mass. 135, 10 N. E. 758, 59 Am. Rep. 65.
• To bleed.
• To stain, smear or wet, with blood.
• To give ( hounds or soldiers) a first taste or sight of blood, as in hunting or war.
• To heat the blood of; to exasperate.
• To bleed by opening a vein, to stain with blood; to inure to blood, as a hound; to exasperate.
• To stain with blood; to give a taste of blood, or to provoke the desire for it; to heat or exasperate.
• the descendants of one individual; " his entire lineage has been warriors"
• temperament or disposition; " a person of hot blood"
• the fluid ( red in vertebrates) that is pumped by the heart; " blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries waste products away"; " the ancients believed that blood was the seat of the emotions"
• people viewed as members of a group; " we need more young blood in this organization"
• The fluid which circulates in the principal vascular system of animals, carrying nourishment to all parts of the body, and bringing away waste products to be excreted. See under Arterial.
• Relationship by descent from a common ancestor; consanguinity; kinship.
• Descent; lineage; especially, honorable birth; the highest royal lineage.
• Descent from parents of recognized breed; excellence or purity of breed.
• The fleshy nature of man.
• The shedding of blood; the taking of life, murder; manslaughter; destruction.
• A bloodthirsty or murderous disposition.
• A man of fire or spirit; a fiery spark; a gay, showy man; a rake.
• The juice of anything, especially if red.
• Temper of mind; disposition; state of the passions; - as if the blood were the seat of emotions.
• The red fluid which circulates in the heart, arteries, and veins of an animal; sometimes, the juice of anything, especially if red; kinship; relationship; descent; lineage; as, a prince of royal blood; a man of fire and spirit; a rake; as, a young blood; temper; as, a murder in cold blood; slaughter or murder.
• Sanguis, cruor; the red fluid circulating in the arteries, capillaries, and veins; it carries oxygen and reconstructive material to the tissues and removes from them carbon dioxide and other waste products. The arterial blood is that which has been depurated in the lungs, is of a bright red color, and is found in the pulmonary veins, left side of the heart, and the arteries; the venous blood is that charged with waste material, it is of a dark red color, and circulates in the veins, right side of the heart, and pulmonary artery. The blood is a fluid, plasma, in which are numerous cells, the erythrocyes and leucocytes, the platelets, and the hemoconia.
• Fluid coursing through veins, arteries, etc.
• The red fluid in the arteries and veins of men and animals: kindred, descent: temperament: bloodshed or murder: the juice of anything, esp. if red. - IN NOT OR COLD BLOOD, under, or free from, excitement or sudden passion. - HALF- BLOOD relationship through one parent only.
• The fluid in the veins; consanguinity; bloodshed; passion.
• The fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, and veins.
• Kinship by descent; lineage; nobility.
• Passion; bloodshed.
• The vital fluid which circulates through the arteries and veins of animals; offspring; connexion by descent; honourable or high birth; the royal family; slaughter; murder; carnal part opposed to spiritual; temper; passion; a man of a fiery spirit; a rake, or dissipated character; being of pure descent; the juice of anything, especially if red.
• The fluid circulating in the vascular system of animals, distributing food material and oxygen and collecting waste products.
• [ Anglo-Saxon] The fluid circulating in the vascular system of animals, distributing food-material and oxygen and collecting waste products.
• Like blood; of good breed. Whole blood, connexion through both parents. Half blood, connexion through one parent only. Flesh and blood, man, especially as he is.

Usage examples for blood

1. But the way Laura used this word at times made Roger's blood run cold.  His Family by Ernest Poole

2. There's blood on your face.  A Double Knot by George Manville Fenn

3. I have nothing but my blood and my life.  Andreas Hofer by Lousia Muhlbach

4. It's my heart's blood as I'd shed for you, free- and never ask no more nor a kind word in return!  M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." by G.J. Whyte-Melville