Hebrews 10:5 · KJV
"Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:"
King James Version
What does Hebrews 10:5 mean? →Passage Context
3But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Reflection Questions
1
How does understanding Jesus' sacrifice impact your daily life?
2
What does it mean for you that God prepared a body for Jesus?
3
When have you felt unworthy of God's grace?
Life Application
faith
Acknowledge the depth of Christ's sacrifice and how it invites you into a closer relationship with God.
worship
Consider how you can express gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice through acts of worship and service.
Connection to Jesus
direct teaching
This verse quotes Jesus expressing that God desires obedience over sacrifices, highlighting His role as the ultimate sacrifice.
See also: Psalm 40:6-8
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