Hebrews 12:24

Translations

Modern

…to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

Traditional

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

Literal

…and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking a better thing than that of Abel.

Latin

…et testamenti novi mediatorem Jesum, et sanguinis aspersionem melius loquentem quam Abel.

Original

Greek

English

…to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

Notes

Hebrews 12:24

Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant (Hebrews 8:7 –13; 9:11 –14; 10:15 –18). His sprinkled blood, used as the sacrifice for sins, represents forgiveness.
Abel's blood cried out to God from the ground, seeking justice for his murder by Cain (Genesis 4:10). In contrast, the blood of Jesus declares that the price for sins is paid for those in the new covenant (Hebrews 10:16 –18).

Hebrews 12:18–24

This passage compares the old covenant with the new one. The old covenant is represented by Mount Sinai (12:18 –21). It was impersonal, frightening, and unapproachable. The mountain shook with loud sounds, flashes of light, and fearful power. The new covenant is represented by Mount Zion (12:22 –24). It is personal, welcoming, and joyful.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses God’s Covenants God’s New Covenant Hope Beyond Judgment Jerusalem Making Sense of the Exile Our Advocate The Church as God’s Temple The Law and the Spirit The New Order The Old Realm and the New The Superiority of the Son Worship in Jerusalem Zion

Related verses

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
Hebrews 11:28
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.
Hebrews 8:6
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Genesis 4:10
“What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Matthew 23:35
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
Luke 22:20
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.
Exodus 24:8
So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
1 Peter 1:2
…according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
Hebrews 10:22
…let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Parallels

Exodus 20:18–21 Deuteronomy 5:22–33

People

Abel: Adam and Eve's second son, killed by Cain Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Mediate, Mediator New Covenant Zion

Topics

Abel and Cain Abel: Son of Adam: Death of Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Blood of Christ Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Communion of Saints is With: Saints in Heaven Covenant: The Second Covenant Fear of God: Cultivated Gospel: Called the New Covenant Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Murder: Represented As a Sin Crying to Heaven Preciousness of Christ: On Account of His: Atonement Sprinkling of Blood The Covenant: Christ, the Mediator of The Law of Moses: Darkness at Giving of, Illustrative of Obscurity of the Mediator Christ in Virtue of his Atonement the Mediator Christ of the Gospel Covenant Types of Christ: Abel Types of the Saviour: Abel

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