Hebrews 10:3

Translations

Modern

Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,

Traditional

But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.

Literal

But in these is a reminder of sins every year.

Latin

…sed in ipsis commemoratio peccatorum per singulos annos fit.

Original

Greek

English

Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,

Notes

Hebrews 10:3

Instead of removing guilt, the ongoing sacrifices actually reminded those who wished to come near to God, year after year, that they were guilty before God.

Hebrews 9:11–10:18

The author compares the old system (Hebrews 9:1 –10) with Christ's superior sacrifice as high priest. Christ offered his own blood, not animal blood (9:13 –22; see also 9:7). His offering took place in the heavenly tabernacle, not the earthly one (9:23 –24; see also 9:1 –5). Unlike repeated offerings, Christ's sacrifice happened only once (9:25–10:18; see also 7:27; 9:6 –7).

Hebrews 9:1–10:18

This section explains that Christ's death, as the sacrifice in the new covenant, is better than the sacrifices in the old covenant. In Hebrews 9:1 –10, the author describes worship practices under the old covenant rules (see Exodus 28 –29; Leviticus 1–10; 16:1–17:16). In Hebrews 9:11–10:18, these rules are compared to Christ's superior offering.

Hebrews 8:1–10:18

This passage explains that the role of Jesus as the heavenly high priest is better than the role of earthly priests.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses God’s New Covenant Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Ark of the Covenant The Cities of Refuge The Limitations of Law The Superiority of the Son The Tabernacle

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