The first reference to anything similar to this was 1180 in ‘Reynard the Fox’ by Heinrich der Glîchezære and was written as “Kin-blood is not spoilt by water.” The form “blood is thicker than water” appeared in 1670 in John Ray’s work ‘Proverbs’ although the ‘invention’ of the phrase is credited to Sir Walter Scott (
What is the original quote blood is thicker than water?
Well, it makes sense until you hear the whole idiom as it was first written in the Bible. The original saying is “Blood of the covenant is thicker than water of the womb.” The important words in the original version are the ones dropped over the centuries: “covenant” and “womb.”
What is blood covenant in the Bible?
The Bible is composed of two covenants, or agreements. The old covenant, between God and Abraham, was sealed by circumcision. The new covenant, between God and every believer, is sealed with the blood of Jesus Christ.
