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By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

By {G1722} the which {G3739} will {G2307} we are {G2070} sanctified {G37} through {G1223} the offering {G4376} of the body {G4983} of Jesus {G2424} Christ {G5547} once {G2178} for all.

It is in connection with this will that we have been separated for God and made holy, once and for all, through the offering of Yeshua the Messiah’s body.

And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

By which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Commentary

Hebrews 10:10 (KJV): "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all]."

Context

This verse sits within a larger argument in the book of Hebrews comparing the old covenant sacrificial system with the new covenant established by Jesus Christ. The author has shown that the blood of animals could not truly take away sins or perfect the worshipper (Hebrews 10:4). The preceding verses quote Psalm 40, highlighting Christ's coming to do God's will as a replacement for sacrifices and offerings (Hebrews 10:5-9). Verse 10 then states the profound result of Christ's obedience to that will.

Key Themes

  • The Will of God: The basis for our salvation and sanctification is God's sovereign will, which Jesus perfectly accomplished through His life and death.
  • Sanctification: This verse declares that believers are "sanctified" – set apart, made holy – not by their own efforts or repeated rituals, but through Christ's singular offering. This points to both a positional holiness (declared holy by God) and the beginning of a progressive holiness in life.
  • The Offering of Jesus Christ's Body: The physical, once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is the sole means by which this sanctification is achieved. His death was the perfect atonement.
  • Finality ('Once for All'): The Greek word ephapax (rendered "once for all") emphasizes the completed, decisive nature of Christ's sacrifice. Unlike the Old Testament sacrifices that had to be repeated yearly, Christ's offering was sufficient forever (See also Hebrews 7:27).

Linguistic Insights

The word "sanctified" comes from the Greek hagiazō, meaning to make holy, consecrate, or set apart for God. Here, it signifies the profound change in status and relationship with God that occurs through faith in Christ's work. The phrase "once for all" is a translation of the Greek ephapax, a powerful term highlighting the absolute finality and unrepeatable efficacy of Jesus' sacrifice, contrasting sharply with the continuous nature of the Old Covenant offerings.

Practical Application

For believers today, Hebrews 10:10 is a cornerstone of assurance. Our standing before God is not based on our performance or religious rituals, but on the completed work of Christ. We are declared holy ("sanctified") in God's sight because of His perfect sacrifice on the cross. This truth provides the foundation for living a life dedicated to God, knowing we are already set apart for Him by His will and Christ's offering. It frees us from the burden of trying to earn holiness and empowers us to pursue it out of gratitude and love.

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Cross-References

  • Hebrews 10:14 (19 votes)

    For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

  • Hebrews 10:12 (16 votes)

    But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

  • 1 Corinthians 6:11 (15 votes)

    And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

  • Hebrews 7:27 (13 votes)

    Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

  • John 17:19 (12 votes)

    And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

  • Hebrews 13:12 (11 votes)

    Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30 (10 votes)

    But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: