Hebrews 9:16

"For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance."

Key Reflection

Jesus serves as the mediator of the new covenant, a role made necessary by his sacrificial death, whichredeems us from our sins under the old covenant, allowing those who are called to receive the promise of eternal inheritance. His death thus bridges the gap between humanity and God, offering forgiveness and eternal life.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 16. For where a testament is. This is the same word diayhkh which, in Heb 8:6, is rendered covenant. For the general signification of the word, See Barnes "Heb 8:6". There is so much depending, however, on the meaning of the word, not only in the interpretation of this passage, but also of other parts of the Bible, that it may be proper to explain it here more at length. The word diayhkh --occurs in the New Testament thirty-three times. It is translated covenant in the common version, in Lu 1:72; Ac 3:26; 7:8; Ro 9:4; 11:27; Ga 3:15,17; 4:24; Eph 2:12; Heb 8:6,8,9,10; Heb 9:4; 10:16; 12:24; 13:20.

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