Hebrews 9:17
The Scripture
(17) For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Hebrews 9 discusses the covenant that God made with his people, emphasizing that the promises are secure and that the law is a temporary measure until the cross is fulfilled. It teaches that the law cannot remove sin but points to the need for a new covenant through Christ's sacrifice.
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