Hebrews 9:18

18 This is why even the first agreement could not begin without blood to show death.

Hebrews 9:18 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 9:18

Whereupon neither the first testament
Or the first administration of the covenant of grace under the law:

was dedicated without blood;
or "confirmed" without it, that dispensation being a typical one; and that blood was typical of the blood of Christ, by which the new covenant or testament is ratified; see ( Exodus 24:7 Exodus 24:8 ) .

Hebrews 9:18 In-Context

16 When there is a will, it must be proven that the one who wrote that will is dead.

17 A will means nothing while the person is alive; it can be used only after the person dies.

18 This is why even the first agreement could not begin without blood to show death.

19 First, Moses told all the people every command in the law. Next he took the blood of calves and mixed it with water. Then he used red wool and a branch of the hyssop plant to sprinkle it on the book of the law and on all the people.

20 He said, "This is the blood that begins the Agreement that God commanded you to obey."