Apocalipse 5

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
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'Comprar com sangue' é metáfora única no NT. Alguns manuscritos dizem 'comprou para Deus' (Textus Receptus), outros 'comprou por Deus' (Alexandrino). A universalidade ('toda tribo') cumpre a promessa a Abraão (Gn 12:3).