Hebrews 10:11 — Community Reflections

HEBREWS 10:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:”

And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly (pollakis) the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins — the present tense (stands) contrasts with Christ's seated position (9:11); priests remain standing in unfinished work. Repeatedly (pollakis) emphasizes futile iteration. Can never (oudepote dynantai) is categorical: the sacrificial system operates in a different order of efficacy.

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The meaning of sacrifice — Hebrews 10

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