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Hebrews 9:17 Cross-References
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“For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.”
Hebrews 9:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 9:17
A will 'is in force only when somebody has died; it has no power at all while the testator lives.' This legal principle establishes why Christ's death was necessary - not just forensically (to pay sin's debt) but covenantally (to activate the new covenant promises). The inheritance can't be received until the testator dies. Christ's death released the full blessing of the new covenant to His people.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 9:17
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“Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.,And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.,וַיֹּאמֶר יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־יוֹסֵף הִנֵּה אָנֹכִי מֵת וְהָיָה אֱלֹהִים עִמָּכֶם וְהֵשִׁיב אֶתְכֶם אֶל־אֶרֶץ אֲבֹתֵיכֶם׃ ,And Israel said unto Joseph: Behold”
“give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled”
“speaking of human terms”