King James Version
Hebrews 10:4 in the King James Version says “For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.”
Hebrews 10:4 · KJV
For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. would: or, they would have ceased to be offered, because, etc.
But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: hast: or, thou hast fitted me
In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“it is not possible”
G102unable, i.e., weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“that the blood”
G129blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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