Hebrews 9:18 Meaning
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
Context Explained
16For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
18Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
19For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,
20Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Exodus 24:8
Moses also used blood to dedicate the covenant with the Israelites.
Hebrews 9:22
This verse reinforces the necessity of blood for the establishment of a covenant.
Leviticus 17:11
The life of the flesh is in the blood, highlighting its importance in atonement.
Source: Hebrews 9:18