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Hebrews 9:16 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Hebrews 9:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 9 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. be: or, be brought in”
Hebrews 9:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 9:16
The Greek 'diathēkē' means both covenant and testament (will). For a will to take effect, the testator's death is necessary. Christ's new covenant functions like a will - His death activated its provisions. This explains why death was required - not just to pay sin's penalty but to inaugurate the new covenant arrangement. Reformed theology sees Christ's death as both penal substitution and covenant inauguration.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 9:16
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“and yet stumbles in one point”
“so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
“as sin entered into the world through one man”
“but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”