Hebrews 9:22
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αἵματι
blood
G129
αἵματι
blood
Strong's:
G129
Word #:
4 of 15
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
κατὰ
by
G2596
κατὰ
by
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
7 of 15
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
νόμον
the law
G3551
νόμον
the law
Strong's:
G3551
Word #:
9 of 15
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
χωρὶς
without
G5565
χωρὶς
without
Strong's:
G5565
Word #:
11 of 15
at a space, i.e., separately or apart from (often as preposition)
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.Leviticus 6:7And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein.Leviticus 4:35And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.Leviticus 5:18And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him.Leviticus 14:14And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot:Leviticus 14:6As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water:Leviticus 5:10And he shall offer the second for a burnt offering, according to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him.Leviticus 4:20And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.Leviticus 4:26And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.Leviticus 5:12Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it is a sin offering.
Historical Context
The Levitical system thoroughly established the blood principle through countless sacrifices. These pointed forward to Christ, 'the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world' (John 1:29).
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding that blood must be shed for forgiveness deepen your appreciation for Christ's sacrifice?
- What would be your condition if Christ had not shed His blood for you?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Almost all things are by the law purged with blood' establishes the principle: 'without shedding of blood is no remission.' The Greek 'aphesis' (remission) means release, forgiveness, cancellation of debt. Blood represents life given in death (Leviticus 17:11). God's justice requires payment for sin—either the sinner's death or a substitute's. Christ's blood fully satisfies divine justice.