Hebrews 9 is the ninth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the ChristianBible. The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship.[1][2] This chapter contains the exposition about the ministry of the first covenant and Christ's effective sacrifice.[3][4]
For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary;[8]
Verse 3
and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All,[9]
Verse 4
which had the golden censer and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant;[10]
Verse 5
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.[11]
"Mercy seat" is translated from the Greek word hilasterion, which specifically means the lid of the Ark of the Covenant.[12] The only other occurrence of hilasterion in the New Testament is in Romans 3:25, where the KJV translates it as "propitiation".
The Ritual of the Heavenly Sanctuary (9:11-14)
The defining moment in current situation is when 'Christ came' as High Priest to fulfill the symbolized act of yearly ritual.[6]
The New Covenant (9:15-22)
The Greek word diathēkē has a range of meaning from 'contract' or 'treaty' to 'will' or 'testament', which is elaborated in legal language in this section.[13]
Verse 15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.[14]
Cross reference for JesusChrist as 'mediator' is Hebrews 8:6, and the designation of Christians as 'called' is Romans 1:6; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Jude 1; Revelation 17:14, and the phrase 'partners in a heavenly calling' is stated in 3:1.[13] The promise of an 'inheritance' (1:14; 6:17) in 'ordinary legal usage' implies 'the death of a testator', who in this case then 'redeems' "the heirs from their transgressions" (cf. verse 12).[13]
Verse 22
And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.[15]
"Almost all things": rendered in Arabic version as "all except a few things", interpreted by John Gill that "some things were cleansed by water, and others purged by fire" (cf. Numbers 31:23).[16]
"Without shedding of blood there is no remission": also found in Jewish literature as "there is no atonement but by blood"[17]
The New Heavenly Sacrifice (9:23-28)
The new description of Christ's 'heavenly' action in this part is balanced by the incorporation of the 'image of ritual purification' from the previous verses (9:11-14).[13]
Verses 27-28
27And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many.
To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.[18]
Verse 27 is traditionally interpreted as the impossibility of reincarnation in Christian religions,[19] that concerns both:
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