Hebrews 9:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

Complete Jewish Bible:

For if sprinkling ceremonially unclean persons with the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer restores their outward purity;

Berean Standard Bible:

For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,

American Standard Version:

For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling them that have been defiled, sanctify unto the cleanness of the flesh:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} if{G1487} the blood{G129} of bulls{G5022} and{G2532} of goats{G5131}, and{G2532} the ashes{G4700} of an heifer{G1151} sprinkling{G4472} the unclean{G2840}, sanctifieth{G37} to{G4314} the purifying{G2514} of the flesh{G4561}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Numbers 19:2

  • This [is] the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein [is] no blemish, [and] upon which never came yoke:

Numbers 19:21

  • And it shall be a perpetual statute unto them, that he that sprinkleth the water of separation shall wash his clothes; and he that toucheth the water of separation shall be unclean until even.

Acts 15:9

  • And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

1 Peter 1:22

  • Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently:

Leviticus 16:14

  • And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle [it] with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times.

Leviticus 16:16

  • And he shall make an atonement for the holy [place], because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness.

Psalms 51:7

  • ¶ Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

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Commentary for Hebrews 9:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G1487
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰ
    Transliteration: ei
    Pronunciation: i
    Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
  3. Strong's Number: G129
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἷμα
    Transliteration: haîma
    Pronunciation: hah'-ee-mah
    Description: of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:--blood.
  4. Strong's Number: G5022
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ταῦρος
    Transliteration: taûros
    Pronunciation: tow'-ros
    Description: apparently a primary word (compare תּוֹר, "steer"); a bullock:--bull, ox.
  5. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G5131
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τράγος
    Transliteration: trágos
    Pronunciation: trag'-os
    Description: from the base of τρώγω; a he-goat (as a gnawer):--goat.
  7. Strong's Number: G4700
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σποδός
    Transliteration: spodós
    Pronunciation: spod-os'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; ashes:--ashes.
  8. Strong's Number: G1151
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δάμαλις
    Transliteration: dámalis
    Pronunciation: dam'-al-is
    Description: probably from the base of δαμάζω; a heifer (as tame):--heifer.
  9. Strong's Number: G4472
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ῥαντίζω
    Transliteration: rhantízō
    Pronunciation: hran-tid'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of (to sprinkle); to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse (ceremonially or figuratively):-- sprinkle.
  10. Strong's Number: G2840
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοινόω
    Transliteration: koinóō
    Pronunciation: koy-no'-o
    Description: from κοινός; to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially):--call common, defile, pollute, unclean.
  11. Strong's Number: G37
    There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁγιάζω
    Transliteration: hagiázō
    Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
    Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.
  12. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
  13. Strong's Number: G2514
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθαρότης
    Transliteration: katharótēs
    Pronunciation: kath-ar-ot'-ace
    Description: from καθαρός; cleanness (ceremonially):--purification.
  14. Strong's Number: G4561
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σάρξ
    Transliteration: sárx
    Pronunciation: sarx
    Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).