Hebrews 9:19

Authorized King James Version

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,

Word-by-Word Analysis

λαληθείσης

G2980

had spoken

to talk, i.e., utter words

γὰρ

G1063

For

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

ἐντολῆς

G1785

precept

injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription

κατὰ

G2596

according

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

νόμον

G3551

to the law

law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat

ὑπὸ

G5259

when

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

Μωϋσέως

G3475

Moses

moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#10

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

λαὸν

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

#12

λαβὼν

G2983

he took

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

#13

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

αἷμα

G129

the blood

blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k

#15

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

μόσχων

G3448

of calves

a young bullock

#17

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#18

τράγων

G5131

of goats

a he-goat (as a gnawer)

#19

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#20

ὕδατος

G5204

water

water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

ἐρίου

G2053

wool

#23

κοκκίνου

G2847

scarlet

crimson-colored

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

ὑσσώπου

G5301

hyssop

"hyssop"

#26

αὐτό

G846

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

#27

τε

G5037

both

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#28

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

βιβλίον

G975

the book

a roll

#30

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#31

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#32

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#33

λαὸν

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

#34

ἐῤῥάντισεν

G4472

and sprinkled

to render besprinkled, i.e., asperse (ceremonially or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Hebrews. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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