Hebrews 9:16-18

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¹⁶For where a will^[a] is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. ¹⁷For a will^[b] takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive. ¹⁸Hence even the first covenant was not ratified without blood.

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Hebrews 9:16 The Greek word here used means both covenant and will
Hebrews 9:17 The Greek word here used means both covenant and will

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