King James Version
What Does Hebrews 10:16 Mean?
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;”
Context
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For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
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Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
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This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
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And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their
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Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(16) **I will put my laws.**—Rather, *putting my laws upon their heart, upon their mind also will I write them.* The first part of the quotation (Hebrews 8:8-10 in part) is omitted, and also some later lines (the last words of Hebrews 10:10 and the whole of Hebrews 10:11 in Hebrews 8). In the remainder we notice some variations, which prove that the writer is not aiming at verbal agreement with the original passage, but is quoting the substance only. (See the Note on Hebrews 8:10.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Hebrews 10:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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