Lev 17:11-12 | JFB | STEP | 11. the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls-- God, as the sovereign author and proprietor of nature, reserved the blood to Himself and allowed men only one use of it--in the way of sacrifices.

‏ Leviticus 17:11-12

11. the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls--God, as the sovereign author and proprietor of nature, reserved the blood to Himself and allowed men only one use of it--in the way of sacrifices.