Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
Wherefore even the first covenant hath not been dedicated without blood.
WEB
That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
YLT
whence not even the first apart from blood hath been initiated,
DBT
Whence neither the first was inaugurated without blood.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentHebrews — The NT's most sustained Old-Testament argument — an extended demonstration that Jesus is ‘better than’ every institution Judaism knew. Priesthood, covenant, tabernacle, sacrifice: all fulfilled in one great high priest.
- Author
- Unknown — the book itself does not name its author. Traditional attribution is Pauline (Clement of Alexandria, Origen, much of the Eastern church); Luther proposed Apollos; Tertullian preferred Barnabas; Harnack proposed Priscilla. Site does not adjudicate
- Date
- Mid-to-late 1st century AD, almost certainly before AD 70 (the book argues against the ongoing Temple liturgy as if the Temple still stands)