Hebrews 9:20

20 He said, "This is the blood which seals the covenant that God has commanded you to obey."

Hebrews 9:20 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 9:20

Saying, this is the blood of the testament
The first testament or covenant; this proves what the apostle had asserted in ( Hebrews 9:18 ) that it was dedicated with blood, or confirmed by it; compare with this ( Matthew 26:28 )

which God hath enjoined unto you;
the people of Israel, to observe, and which they promised to do; see ( Exodus 24:7 Exodus 24:8 ) .

Hebrews 9:20 In-Context

18 That is why even the first covenant went into effect only with the use of blood.

19 First, Moses proclaimed to the people all the commandments as set forth in the Law. Then he took the blood of bulls and goats, mixed it with water, and sprinkled it on the book of the Law and all the people, using a sprig of hyssop and some red wool.

20 He said, "This is the blood which seals the covenant that God has commanded you to obey."

21 In the same way Moses also sprinkled the blood on the Sacred Tent and over all the things used in worship.

22 Indeed, according to the Law almost everything is purified by blood, and sins are forgiven only if blood is poured out.