Hebrews 10:3
But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
Original Language Analysis
ἀλλ'
But
G235
ἀλλ'
But
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
αὐταῖς
those
G846
αὐταῖς
those
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 7
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Cross References
Hebrews 9:7But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:Exodus 30:10And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.Leviticus 16:34And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses.
Historical Context
Each year's Day of Atonement declared that sin remained a problem requiring fresh covering. This pointed to the need for a better sacrifice that would actually remove sin rather than merely cover it.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's sacrifice remove rather than merely remind you of your sins?
- What difference does it make that God remembers your sins no more?
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Analysis & Commentary
'In those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.' Far from removing sins, the annual Day of Atonement ritual reminded participants of their sins and the sacrifices' inadequacy. This stood in stark contrast to God's promise under the new covenant: 'their sins and iniquities will I remember no more' (v. 17).