Hebrews 9:12
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Original Language Analysis
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
2 of 19
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
αἵματος
blood
G129
αἵματος
blood
Strong's:
G129
Word #:
3 of 19
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
7 of 19
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίου
his own
G2398
ἰδίου
his own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
10 of 19
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
αἵματος
blood
G129
αἵματος
blood
Strong's:
G129
Word #:
11 of 19
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
14 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰωνίαν
eternal
G166
αἰωνίαν
eternal
Strong's:
G166
Word #:
17 of 19
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
Cross References
Hebrews 10:4For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.Hebrews 9:15And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Hebrews 5:9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;Revelation 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,Hebrews 10:19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,Hebrews 7:27Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.Hebrews 9:28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.Leviticus 9:15And he brought the people's offering, and took the goat, which was the sin offering for the people, and slew it, and offered it for sin, as the first.Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Historical Context
The Day of Atonement ritual required the high priest to enter with animal blood annually (Leviticus 16). This could never permanently remove sin. Christ's single, perfect sacrifice accomplished what endless animal sacrifices could not.
Questions for Reflection
- What does eternal redemption mean for your security in Christ?
- How does Christ's once-for-all sacrifice free you from fear that your sins are not fully paid for?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ entered the Holy Place 'not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood.' This 'once' (Greek 'ephapax'—once for all time) secured 'eternal redemption.' The contrast is stark: animal blood versus Christ's blood, repeated sacrifices versus one final sacrifice, temporary covering versus eternal redemption. The Greek 'lytrosin' (redemption) means release by payment of ransom.