Hebrews 9:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ 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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

It is because of this death that he is mediator of a new covenant [or will]. Because a death has occurred which sets people free from the transgressions committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.

Berean Standard Bible:

Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

American Standard Version:

And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} for this{G5124} cause{G1223} he is{G2076} the mediator{G3316} of the new{G2537} testament{G1242}, that{G3704} by means{G1096} of death{G2288}, for{G1519} the redemption{G629} of the transgressions{G3847} that were under{G1909} the first{G4413} testament{G1242}, they which are called{G2564} might receive{G2983} the promise{G1860} of eternal{G166} inheritance{G2817}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Romans 3:24

  • Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 3:26

  • To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Romans 8:30

  • Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Romans 8:28

  • And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Hebrews 9:12

  • Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us].

Hebrews 10:36

  • For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Hebrews 12:24

  • And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than [that of] Abel.

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Commentary for Hebrews 9:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G5124
    There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τοῦτο
    Transliteration: toûto
    Pronunciation: too'-to
    Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
  3. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
  4. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  5. Strong's Number: G3316
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μεσίτης
    Transliteration: mesítēs
    Pronunciation: mes-ee'-tace
    Description: from μέσος; a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor):--mediator.
  6. Strong's Number: G2537
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καινός
    Transliteration: kainós
    Pronunciation: kahee-nos'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while νέος is properly so with respect to age:--new.
  7. Strong's Number: G1242
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαθήκη
    Transliteration: diathḗkē
    Pronunciation: dee-ath-ay'-kay
    Description: from διατίθεμαι; properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will):--covenant, testament.
  8. Strong's Number: G3704
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅπως
    Transliteration: hópōs
    Pronunciation: hop'-oce
    Description: from ὅς and πῶς; what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual):--because, how, (so) that, to, when.
  9. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
  10. Strong's Number: G2288
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάνατος
    Transliteration: thánatos
    Pronunciation: than'-at-os
    Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.
  11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  12. Strong's Number: G629
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπολύτρωσις
    Transliteration: apolýtrōsis
    Pronunciation: ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis
    Description: from a compound of ἀπό and λύτρον; (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation:--deliverance, redemption.
  13. Strong's Number: G3847
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παράβασις
    Transliteration: parábasis
    Pronunciation: par-ab'-as-is
    Description: from παραβαίνω; violation:--breaking, transgression.
  14. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
  15. Strong's Number: G4413
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτος
    Transliteration: prōtos
    Pronunciation: pro'-tos
    Description: contracted superlative of πρό; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):--before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.
  16. Strong's Number: G2564
    There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καλέω
    Transliteration: kaléō
    Pronunciation: kal-eh'-o
    Description: akin to the base of κελεύω; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
  17. Strong's Number: G2983
    There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαμβάνω
    Transliteration: lambánō
    Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
  18. Strong's Number: G1860
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπαγγελία
    Transliteration: epangelía
    Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
    Description: from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise.
  19. Strong's Number: G166
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰώνιος
    Transliteration: aiṓnios
    Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
    Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
  20. Strong's Number: G2817
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κληρονομία
    Transliteration: klēronomía
    Pronunciation: klay-ron-om-ee'-ah
    Description: from κληρονόμος; heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession:--inheritance.