Hebrews 10:19

Having therefore. A new section begins here. The writer sums up briefly what he has established, namely, that through Jesus Christ we have direct access to God, and draws practical lessons for the Hebrew Christians. This practical section continues from here to the end of the epistle.

Brethren. See on ch. 3:1. This is the first time this form of address appears since ch. 3:12.

Boldness. Gr. parresia, “outspokenness,” “frankness,” “plainness of speech,” “courage,” “confidence,” “boldness,” “fearlessness.”

To enter. Under the old covenant this had been the privilege of only the high priest, and that only once a year (ch. 9:7, 25). Now every believer has free access.

The holiest. Gr. ta hagia (see on chs. 8:2; 9:8).

By the blood of Jesus. Not as the earthly high priest, with the blood of animals, which could not take away sins (v. 4), but by the blood of the efficacious, once-for-all, sacrifice of Christ.