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GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 3

Question 3

The Patriarchs

Reuben said 'shed no blood' because

  1. A.He was afraid at the sight of blood.
  2. B.Blood is life
  3. C.Jews do not eat blood
  4. D.Blood is used in sacrifice
  5. E.Blood is a means of salvation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Blood is life)

Explanation

Shedding blood means taking a life, which belongs to God (Genesis 9:5-6); Reuben did not want them to kill Joseph (Genesis 37:21-22).