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Hebrews 10

Hebrews 10:20

A Call to Persevere · Hebrews 10:19–39
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Translations

Modern
…by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,
Traditional
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
Literal
…by a new and living way, which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh,
Latin
…quam initiavit nobis viam novam, et viventem per velamen, id est, carnem suam,

Original

Greek
English
…by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Notes

Hebrews 10:20

The death of Jesus has created a new and life-giving path for us through the curtain. This refers to the curtain that separated the first and second rooms of the tabernacle (see Hebrews 9:1–5). Believers may now enter the Most Holy Place of God's presence because of the sacrificial death of Jesus.

Hebrews 10:19–25

The author of Hebrews repeats words and ideas from Hebrews 4:14–16 to highlight and summarize the main section (4:14–10:18). This also introduces the advice that follows. The message of Hebrews is clear: The new covenant, established by the superior work of Jesus, provides a better foundation for approaching God and staying strong in the Christian faith.

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blood Day of Atonement Hebrews, Letter to the New Prayer Worship

Topics

Access to God: Saints Have, with Confidence Access to God: Typified Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Blood of Christ Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Offerings: Insufficiency of Suffering of Christ Tabernacle: (The Vail) Christ's Body The Atonement: Access to God By The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As the Way the Sacred Vail of the Flesh of Christ Which Concealed his Divinity the Sacred Vail: (Tearing of) the Death of Christ Which Opened Heaven To Types of Christ: Vail of the Tabernacle and Temple Types of the Saviour: The Curtain Types of the Saviour: The Sacrifices Vail: Figurative