--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And said, My God forbid it me, that I…" description: "\"And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the je..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9d/bible-141_drink_and-said-my-god-forbid-it-me-that-i-shou_603322.jpg" --- # And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this… ![“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9d/bible-141_drink_and-said-my-god-forbid-it-me-that-i-shou_603322.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9d/bible-141_drink_and-said-my-god-forbid-it-me-that-i-shou_603322.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9d/bible-141_drink_and-said-my-god-forbid-it-me-that-i-shou_603322.jpg) > “And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage reflects a moral dilemma about consuming blood, emphasizing reverence for life and divine command. **In simple terms:** Respect life and avoid forbidden acts. Key Takeaway Respect life and heed divine law. Themes faith morality obedience Mood reflective serious Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - Religious decisions - ethical dilemmas - cultural rituals Key Concepts Biblical ethics human dignity Questions to Reflect On - What does this teach about respect for life? - How do you apply ancient moral lessons today? 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