Hebrews 9:18

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

This explains why even the first Covenant was not ratified without the shedding of blood.

Cross References

Hebrews 9:14

how much more will the blood of the Christ, who, through his eternal Spirit, offered himself up to God, as a victim without blemish, purify our consciences from a lifeless formality, and fit us for the service of the Living God!

Hebrews 9:17

For such a Covenant takes effect only upon death, it does not come into force as long as the testator is alive.

Hebrews 9:19

For, when every command had been announced to all the people by Moses in accordance with the Law, he took the blood of the calves and of the goats, with water, scarlet wool, and a bunch of hyssop, and sprinkled even the Book of the Law, as well as all the people,

Hebrews 9:22

Indeed, under the Law, almost everything is purified with blood; and, unless blood is shed, no forgiveness is to be obtained.