Hebrews 9:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But into the second [went] the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and [for] the errors of the people:

Complete Jewish Bible:

but only the cohen hagadol enters the inner one; and he goes in only once a year, and he must always bring blood, which he offers both for himself and for the sins committed in ignorance by the people.

Berean Standard Bible:

But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

American Standard Version:

but into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} into^{G1519} the second^{G1208} went the high priest^{G749} alone^{G3441} once^{G530} every year^{G1763}, not^{G3756} without^{G5565} blood^{G129}, which^{G3739} he offered^{G4374} for^{G5228} himself^{G1438}, and^{G2532} for the errors^{G51} of the people^{G2992}:

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Commentary for Hebrews 9:7

Hebrews 9:7 is a verse that reflects on the practices of the Jewish high priest in the context of the Old Testament sacrificial system, particularly on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This annual event was the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and the only time the high priest was permitted to enter the Holy of Holies, the most sacred part of the tabernacle or temple.

The verse highlights several key themes: the exclusivity of the high priest's role, the annual nature of this ritual, the necessity of blood sacrifice, and the dual purpose of the sacrifice for both the high priest's own sins and the sins of the people. The historical context of this practice is rooted in the Levitical law, which prescribed specific rituals for the forgiveness of sins. The blood offered was typically that of a bull for the high priest's sin and a goat for the sins of the people, symbolizing the need for atonement and the belief that life is in the blood, thus making it a powerful agent for purification and reconciliation with God.

Theologically, this verse underscores the limitations of the old covenant's sacrificial system—its repetitive nature implies a temporary solution to the problem of sin. It also sets the stage for the New Testament's assertion that Jesus Christ, through his once-for-all sacrifice on the cross, fulfills and transcends these ancient rituals, offering a perfect and eternal atonement for all who believe (Hebrews 9:11-14, 24-28).

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. 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).
   
3. Strong's Number: G1208
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεύτερος
   Transliteration: deúteros
   Pronunciation: dyoo'-ter-os
   Description: as the comparative of δύο; (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb):--afterward, again, second(-arily, time).
   
4. Strong's Number: G749
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
   Transliteration: archiereús
   Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
   Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3441
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μόνος
   Transliteration: mónos
   Pronunciation: mon'-os
   Description: probably from μένω; remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere:--alone, only, by themselves.
   
6. Strong's Number: G530
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἅπαξ
   Transliteration: hápax
   Pronunciation: hap'-ax
   Description: probably from ἅπας; one (or a single) time (numerically or conclusively):--once.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1763
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐνιαυτός
   Transliteration: eniautós
   Pronunciation: en-ee-ow-tos'
   Description: prolongation from a primary (a year); a year:--year.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5565
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χωρίς
   Transliteration: chōrís
   Pronunciation: kho-rece'
   Description: adverb from χώρα; at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition):--beside, by itself, without.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4374
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσφέρω
    Transliteration: prosphérō
    Pronunciation: pros-fer'-o
    Description: from πρός and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat:--bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5228
    There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπέρ
    Transliteration: hypér
    Pronunciation: hoop-er'
    Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1438
    There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: heautoû
    Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
    Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
    
15. 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.
    
16. Strong's Number: G51
    There are 2158 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγνόημα
    Transliteration: agnóēma
    Pronunciation: ag-no'-ay-mah
    Description: from ἀγνοέω; a thing ignored, i.e. shortcoming:--error.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2992
    There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαός
    Transliteration: laós
    Pronunciation: lah-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace):--people.