Hebrews 9:12

Hebrews 9:12

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

a. NLT: With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever.

b. NIV: He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

c. YLT: neither through blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, did enter in once into the holy places, age-during redemption having obtained;

d. Amplified Bible: He went once for all into the [Holy of] Holies [of heaven], not by virtue of the blood of goats and calves [by which to make reconciliation between God and man], but His own blood, having found and secured a complete redemption (an everlasting release for us).

e. Worrell Translation: nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, entered, ince for all, into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption.

1.  “Neither by the blood of goats and calves…”

a. neither [3761 * oude] [Strong:  from 3756 and 1161; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.]

b. by [1223 * dia] [Strong: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.]

c. the blood [129 * haima] [Strong: of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:--blood.]

d. of goats [5131 * tragos] [Strong: from the base of 5176; a he-goat (as a gnawer):--goat.]

e. and [2532 * kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]

f. calves [3448 * moschos] [Strong: probably strengthened for oschos (a shoot); a young bullock:--calf.]

2. “…but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place…”

a. but [1161 * de] [Strong: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).]

b. by [1223 * dia] [Strong: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.]

c. his own [2398 * idios] [Strong: of uncertain affinity; pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate:--X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).]

d. blood [129 * haima] [Strong: of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:--blood.]

e. he entered in [1525 * eiserchomai] [Strong: from 1519 and 2064; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).]

f. once [2178 * ephapax] [Strong: from 1909 and 530; upon one occasion (only):--(at) once (for all).]

g. into [1519 * eis] [Strong: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).]

h. the holy place [39 * hagion] [Strong: neuter of 40; a sacred thing (i.e. spot):--holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary.]

1). This was accomplished after Christ Jesus rose from the dead. A curious event occurs after his resurrection when Mary first sees Jesus and he does not allow her to touch him, and his reason is because he had not yet ascended to his father.

a). John 20:14-17  And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

20:15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

20:16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

2). Not long after that meeting he allowed his disciples to touch him.

a). Matthew 28:8-10  And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

28:9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

28:10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

b). It is in between these events that Christ entered the heavenly Holy of Holies and placed his blood on the mercy seat.

3. “…the holy place…”

a. the holy place [39 * hagion] [Strong: neuter of 40; a sacred thing (i.e. spot):--holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary.]

1). There is a holy place in heaven. The holy place built by Israel in the Tabernacle was a copy of the holy place in heaven. Moses was to make the tabernacle exactly like the pattern showed to him on mountain.

a).  Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.

b). Exodus 25:40 And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.

c). Exodus 26:30 And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount.

4. “…having obtained eternal redemption for us.”

a. having obtained [2147 * heurisko, a prolonged form of a primary heuro, which (together with another cognate form) heureo] [Strong: is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.]

b. eternal [166 * aionios] [Strong: from 165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).]

c. redemption [3085 *  lutrosis] [Strong: from 3084; a ransoming (figuratively):--+ redeemed, redemption.]