Hebrews 9:18 — King James Version← Study notes
“Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.”
Hebrews 9:18 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Hebrews 9:187 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 9:18
It was probable that many of those who were more weakly would especially distrust the promises of Christ because He had died. Paul accordingly out of a superabundance introduced this illustration, deriving it from common custom. Of what kind is it? He says, “indeed, on this very account we ought to be of good courage.” On what account? Because testaments are established and obtain their force when those who have made them are not living, but dead. “And for this cause,” he…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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