Notes on Death in the
Covenant
In Hebrews 9:16
must be seen in context of the Hebrews 9:15. Many
of enter into covenants and nothing requires that
one of the parties to the covenant must die. So I
suggest that Hebrews
9:16 is more properly translated as "For
where that Covenant is" not "For where
a testament is". It is obviously the
covenant of verse 15 and not just any covenant or
testament.
Hebrews
Chapter 9 - Full Text
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References in
Scripture Hebrews
9:15 - 16
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Hebrews
9:15 - 16
15 And for this cause he is the
mediator of the new testament, that by means of
death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were
under the first testament, they which are called might
receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
16 For where a testament is, there must also of
necessity be the death of the testator.
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