Hebrews 9:19 Meaning
For 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,
Context Explained
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.
21Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Exodus 12:21-23
Moses' actions with blood parallel the sacrificial system established in Exodus.
Hebrews 9:19
This verse emphasizes the ritualistic nature of the law and its sacrifices.
Leviticus 16:15
This verse describes the Day of Atonement, connecting to the sacrificial system.
Source: Hebrews 9:19