Hebrews 9:22
What is written? (ESV)
Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
What does it say?
Under the [old] law almost everything was purified with blood [of animals], and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
What is its immediate context?
Hebrews is a letter encouraging Jewish Christians to “hold fast” because their faith in Christ is “better” than the Mosaic law they were under in numerous ways. At this point, the writer is contrasting the tabernacle, priesthood, and sacrifices in place under the Mosaic Law and replaced with Christ and the new covenant.
How Hebrews 9:22 is applied across Bible answers
Is baptism for the forgiveness of sins?
Forgiveness of sins requires the shedding of blood.
