King James Version

What Does Hebrews 10:19 Mean?

“Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, boldness: or, liberty”

Context

And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, boldness: or, liberty

By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; consecrated: or, new made

And having an high priest over the house of God;

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(19) The exhortation which here begins is very similar to that of Hebrews 4:14-16. Its greater fulness and expressiveness are in accordance with the development in the thought. **Therefore.**—The chief thoughts taken up are those expressed in Hebrews 9:11-12. The word “boldness” has occurred in Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 4:16. (See the Notes.) **By the blood of Jesus.**—Better, *in the blood of Jesus;* for the meaning probably is, “Having’ therefore boldness in the blood of Jesus for entering into the Holy (*i.e., *the Holiest) Place.” It is not that we enter “with the blood,” as the high priest entered the Holy of Holies (Hebrews 9:25): no comparison is made between Christ’s people and the Jewish high priest. But as when he entered within the veil the whole people symbolically entered in with him, so do we enter with our High Priest, who “by means of His own blood” entered for us (and as our “Forerunner,” Hebrews 6:20) into the immediate presence of God. In that through which He entered we have our “boldness to enter.”

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Hebrews. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Hebrews 10:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.