Hebrews 9
Hebrews 9 is the ninth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship.[1][2] This chapter contains the exposition about the ministry of the first covenant and Christ's effective sacrifice.[3][4] TextThe original text was written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 28 verses. Textual witnessesSome early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are:
Old Testament referencesThe Earthly Sanctuary (9:1–10)The chapter opens with a contrast between 'the old and new covenants by reviewing the structure and rituals of the tabernacle'.[6] Verse 1Verse 2
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Verse 4
Verse 5
The Ritual of the Heavenly Sanctuary (9:11-14)The defining moment in current situation is when 'Christ came' as High Priest to fulfill the symbolized act of yearly ritual.[6] The New Covenant (9:15-22)The Greek word diathēkē has a range of meaning from 'contract' or 'treaty' to 'will' or 'testament', which is elaborated in legal language in this section.[13] Verse 15
Cross reference for Jesus Christ as 'mediator' is Hebrews 8:6, and the designation of Christians as 'called' is Romans 1:6; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Jude 1; Revelation 17:14, and the phrase 'partners in a heavenly calling' is stated in 3:1.[13] The promise of an 'inheritance' (1:14; 6:17) in 'ordinary legal usage' implies 'the death of a testator', who in this case then 'redeems' "the heirs from their transgressions" (cf. verse 12).[13] Verse 22
The New Heavenly Sacrifice (9:23-28)The new description of Christ's 'heavenly' action in this part is balanced by the incorporation of the 'image of ritual purification' from the previous verses (9:11-14).[13] Verses 27-28
Verse 27 is traditionally interpreted as the impossibility of reincarnation in Christian religions,[19] that concerns both:
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Gill, John. Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746-1763). External links
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