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Hebrews 9

Hebrews 9:13

Redemption through His Blood · Hebrews 9:11–28
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Translations

Modern
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,
Traditional
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
Literal
For if the blood of goats and of bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the ones having been defiled sanctify them for the purification of the flesh,
Latin
Si enim sanguis hircorum et taurorum, et cinis vitulæ aspersus inquinatos sanctificat ad emundationem carnis:

Original

Greek
English
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,

Notes

Hebrews 9:13

The ashes of a young cow were mixed with water to purify people from ceremonial impurity (see Numbers 19).

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.

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ashes Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blood Body of Christ Day of Atonement Hebrews, Letter to the Lord’s Supper, the Mediate, Mediator Moses New Covenant Numbers, Book of Peter, First Letter of Reconciliation Sanctuary Type

Topics

Ashes: Uses of, in Purification Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Blood of Christ Blood of Legal Sacrifices for Purification Blood of Sacrifices, Typical of the Atoning Blood of Christ Bull: Blood of, in Sacrifice Defilement: Cleansed by Legal offerings Gospel: Called the New Covenant Heifer: The Red Heifer Used for the Water of Separation Holy of Holies: A Type of Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: His Sacrifice Superior to all Others Law: Temporary Offerings: Insufficiency of Purification by Blood Purifications or Baptisms: Availed to Sanctifying the Flesh Purity of Heart Sacrifices: Imparted a Legal Purification Sprinkling of Blood The Covenant: Ratified by the Blood of Christ the High Priest Christ: His Sacrifice Superior to all Others The Red Heifer: A Type of Christ The Red Heifer: Could Only Purify the Flesh Types of Christ: Red Heifer Types of the Saviour Types of the Saviour: The Red Heifer Types of the Saviour: The Sacrifices Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Blood of, Sprinkled on Lintel and Door-Posts Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation