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Hebrews 9:25

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Hebrews 9:25

Verse 25 of 28

Scripture focus

Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;

Hebrews 9:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 9:25

Theological / Devotional

Offer himself. Compare the phrase “his own blood” (see on v. 12).

Often. Christ’s offering of Himself and His entrance into “heaven itself” (v. 24) were single, once-for-all, acts.

As the high priest. See on v. 7.

The holy place. Greek ta hagia (see on chs. 8:2; 9:8). Ta hagia may, in this context, be regarded as referring particularly to the most holy place, or in a more general sense to the sanctuary as a whole, as in Hebrews 8:2.

Blood of others. That is, blood that was not his own. The high priest’s entrance is contrasted with that of Jesus, who entered in “by his own blood” (v. 12).

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