Hebrews 9:15-16 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-17

And for this cause he is the Mediator of a new testament, that by means of death (literally, death having taken place ) , for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. Here the view of the gospel as a new διαθήκη (introduced first in Hebrews 7:22 , and enlarged on in Hebrews 8:6-13 ) is again brought in. For the word is still διαθήκη , though here, for reasons that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

Ratification by blood. Here the writer pauses in his argument regarding the superiority of Christ's sacrifice to the sacrifices of the Law, and directs attention to an important point of similarity between the old covenant and the new. This passage is a serious crux. It has perplexed the most eminent commentators. The great question is, whether διαθήκη should be translated "covenant" or "testament:" in Hebrews 9:16 and Hebrews 9:17 . For ourselves, we have come to the conclusion... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

"The Mediator of the new testament." The ideas contained in this section are— I. THE TWOFOLD EFFECT OF THE DEATH OF OUR LORD . The free surrender of his life was the means of removing, in the case of believers, the burden of those sins which the Mosaic Law could not take away. The sins committed under the first covenant were not forgiven by acts of sacrifice and the aid of priestly service, which, though ordained by Jehovah, were unequal to produce peace and purity of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:15

And for this cause - With this view; that is, to make an effectual atonement for sin, and to provide a way by which the troubled conscience may have peace.He is the Mediator - see notes on Galatians 3:19-20. He is the Mediator between God and man in respect to that new covenant which he has made, or that new dispensation by which people are to be saved. He stands between God and man - the parties at variance - and undertakes the work of mediation and reconciliation.Of the New Testament - Not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:16

For where a testament is - This is the same word - διαθήκη diathēkē - which in Hebrews 8:6, is rendered “covenant.” For the general signification of the word, see note on that verse. 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 - διαθήκη diathēkē - occurs in the New Testament thirty-three times. It is translated... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 9:15

Hebrews 9:15. And for this cause Δια τουτο , on this account, that Christ’s blood is so efficacious; or for this end, that he might die and thereby procure redemption, and an eternal inheritance for us; he is the mediator Between God and man, making peace between them; of the new testament Or covenant rather, as the word διαθηκη is generally rendered in the New Testament, answering to the Hebrew word berith, which all the translators of the Jewish Scriptures have understood to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 9:16-17

Hebrews 9:16-17. For where a testament is That is, where there is a covenant, which is also a testament; there must of necessity be the death of the testator As if he had said, The reason why there was a necessity that Christ should die, is taken from the nature of the covenant whereof he is Mediator, which covenant is also a testament, and therefore could not be of force but by his death. For a testament is of force Has validity; after men are dead When, and not before, the legatees... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

Sacrifice under the old covenant (9:15-22)Under the old covenant, repentant sinners offered sacrifices for their sins, but the sacrifices themselves could not bring forgiveness. They brought no more than ceremonial cleansing. The actual cleansing of those sins depended on the sacrifice of Christ. Whether sins were committed before the time of Christ or after, the death of Christ is the basis on which God forgives them. Through Christ, God has made a new covenant, and the inheritance he promises... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 9:15

for this cause = on account of (Greek. dia) this. Mediator . See Hebrews 8:6 . the = a. new . See Hebrews 8:8 . testament = covenant, as in Hebrews 9:4 . by means, &c . Literally death having taken place. redemption . Greek. apolutrosis. See Romans 3:24 . Compare Hebrews 9:12 transgressions . Greek. parabasis. See Hebrews 2:2 . Compare App-128 . under = upon (based upon). Greek. epi . App-104 . promise, &c . = the promised eternal inheritance. Figure of speech Hypallage.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 9:16

there must, &c . = it is necessary that the death . . . be brought in. testator = appointed (victim). Greek. diatithemi. See Hebrews 8:10 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 9:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 9:16-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 9:15-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 9:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 9:16

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