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NASB | Hebrews 10:4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:4 for it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. |
Bible Question: Is the phrase "take sins away", as found in Hebrews 10:4, the same as "forgiveness"? If so, this verse appears to contradict Leviticus 4:20 (and others such as verses 26, 31, 35, etc.) If the sacrifice of the bulls in the book of Leviticus could cause the forgiveness of sins, how can the author of Hebrews state that it cannot? |
Bible Answer: Simchat Torah In Hebrews 10 the writer is comparing the shadow or type of the old covenant to the fulfilment of that shadow fulfiled in Christ. In V. 1-3 we find that the sacrifices of old covered sin for season and then the rememberance of sin. Thus, in V.4 we read "it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins." However, under the new covenant in Christ we find that his sacrifice was once for all v. 10 " But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God" V11 The old testament sacrifices covered sin, but the blood of Jesus Christ provided a way whereby God could forgive the sins of those who had died in faith before the cross and for those who by faith put their trust in him after the cross. Forgiveness such as this "their sins and iniquities I will remember no more" is only found in Christ alone. Praise his name Robert |
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