The granules are moderately large, stain with basic dyes, and are water-soluble. The functions of the leukocytes while they are circulating in the blood are not known. However, when they leave the blood vessels and enter the connective tissue, they constitute an important part of the defense ...
and wine, presented to them as Jesus' body and blood. Although this blood imagery may strike some people as gruesome, it was originally intended as an emblem of spiritual liberation and renewal. An exploration of the religious significance of blood to the ancient Jews and first Christians ...
And take some blood from the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. Then he and his sons and their garments will be consecrated.New Living TranslationThen take some of the blood from the altar and some of the ...
Blood has a rich and complex symbology and can represent any number of different kinds of human experiences. Because of certain familiar experiences and metaphors, many of these do not require explanation (e.g., menstrual blood may symbolize fertility; one can be “bled dry”; one may have ...