Leviticus 17:11

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For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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 reason of the life.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the life{H5315} of the flesh{H1320} is in the blood{H1818}: and I have given{H5414}{(H8804)} it to you upon the altar{H4196} to make an atonement{H3722}{(H8763)} for your souls{H5315}: for it is the blood{H1818} that maketh an atonement{H3722}{(H8762)} for the soul{H5315}.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

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 which maketh atonement for the soul.

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Leviticus 17:11

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Leviticus 17:11