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16 For where a [a]testament is, there must of necessity [b]be the death of him that made it. 17 For a [c]testament is of force [d]where there hath been death: [e]for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth. 18 Wherefore even the first covenant hath not been dedicated without blood.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:16 The Greek word here used signifies both covenant and testament.
  2. Hebrews 9:16 Greek be brought.
  3. Hebrews 9:17 The Greek word here used signifies both covenant and testament.
  4. Hebrews 9:17 Greek over the dead.
  5. Hebrews 9:17 Or, for doth it ever . . . liveth?