Hebrews 10
Christ's Sacrifice Once for All
1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. Sin: Hebrews 10:17, Psalms 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, 44:22, Micah 7:19
3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. Sin: Exodus 30:10, Leviticus 16:34. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:7
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: Sacrifice: Hebrews 8:3, 10:10, Isaiah 1:11, Jeremiah 6:20. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:6, 2:14, 10:7, Isaiah 7:14, Galatians 4:4, 1 Peter 2:24 +5
6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. Sacrifice: Malachi 1:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:17
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law; Sacrifice: Hebrews 10:5, Mark 12:33
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. References God: Hebrews 10:7
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: Sin: Hebrews 5:1, 7:27, 10:4. Sacrifice: Hebrews 10:1, Numbers 28:3, Isaiah 1:11, Daniel 8:11, 11:31, 12:11. Parallel theme: Daniel 9:21 +5
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; References God: Romans 8:34, Colossians 3:1. Sin: Hebrews 1:3. Parallel theme: Hebrews 8:1, 9:12
13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:13, Psalms 110:1, Matthew 22:44, Mark 12:36, Luke 20:43, Acts 2:35, 1 Corinthians 15:25 +2
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Sacrifice: Hebrews 10:1. Holy: Hebrews 2:11, Acts 20:32, Romans 15:16, 1 Corinthians 1:2. Parallel theme: Hebrews 7:19, 7:25, 9:14, 13:12, Ephesians 5:26 +5
15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; Covenant: Romans 11:27
17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Sin: Hebrews 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34
18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Sin: Hebrews 10:2
Draw Near to God
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). of Jesus, Blood: Hebrews 9:12. Parallel theme: Hebrews 4:16, 9:3, 12:28, Romans 5:2, 8:15, Ephesians 2:18, 3:12, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:17 +5
20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:19, 9:3, 9:8, Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45, John 10:7, 10:9, 14:6, 1 John 4:2 +5
21 And having an high priestPriest: ἱερεύς (Hiereus). The Greek hiereus (ἱερεύς) means priest. Christ is our eternal High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) after the order of Melchizedek, and believers form a 'royal priesthood' (1 Peter 2:9). over the house of God;
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Parallel theme: Hebrews 4:16, 7:19, 12:24, Ezekiel 36:25, John 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:26, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 3:21 +5
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Covenant: Titus 1:2. Faith: Hebrews 11:11, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 10:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:6, 4:14, 6:18, Revelation 3:11 +5
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Warning Against Apostasy
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrificeSacrifice: θυσία (Thusia). The Greek thusia (θυσία) means sacrifice or offering. Christ offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice 'once for all' (Hebrews 10:10), ending the need for repeated animal sacrifices. for sins, Sin: Leviticus 4:2, 4:13, John 9:41, James 4:17, 1 John 5:16. Truth: 2 Thessalonians 2:10. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 17:12, Luke 12:47, John 13:17, 1 Timothy 1:13 +5
27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Judgment: Hebrews 9:27, Zephaniah 1:18. Parallel theme: Hebrews 2:3, 12:25, Isaiah 26:11, Matthew 13:50, Revelation 20:15 +2
28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. Judgment: Psalms 50:4, 96:13, 98:9, 135:14, Ezekiel 18:30, Nahum 1:2, Romans 12:19, 13:4, 2 Corinthians 5:10. References Lord: Isaiah 61:2 +5
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Hebrews 12:29, Psalms 50:22, Matthew 16:16. Parallel theme: Hebrews 10:27, Psalms 76:7, 90:11, Isaiah 33:14, Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:5, 21:11 +5
32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. Parallel theme: Hebrews 13:3, Luke 12:33, Ephesians 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:16, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:4
35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:6, 3:14, 4:14, 11:26, Psalms 19:11, Matthew 5:12, 10:32, 10:42, Luke 14:14, 1 Corinthians 15:58 +5
36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., ye might receive the promise. Covenant: Hebrews 6:15. References God: 1 John 2:17, Revelation 14:12. Parallel theme: Hebrews 12:1, Psalms 37:7, Matthew 10:22, Luke 21:19, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Galatians 6:9 +5
37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Parallel theme: Isaiah 26:20, 60:22, Luke 18:8, 2 Peter 3:8, Revelation 22:20
38 Now the just shall live by faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1).: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. Faith: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11. Righteousness: Ezekiel 3:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 85:8, 147:11, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 12:18, 13:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:15 +5
39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Faith: Hebrews 11:1, Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 John 5:5. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 15:11, Psalms 44:18, Proverbs 14:14, John 17:12, 2 Peter 3:7, 1 John 5:16 +5