Heb 9:13 | RWP | e4.org | Ashes ( σποδος ). Old word, in N. T. only here, ; . Common in LXX. Of a heifer ( δαμαλεως ). Old word ( δαμαλις ), a red heifer whose ashes mingled with water ( μετα υδατος , verse ) were sprinkled ( ραντιζουσα , present active participle of ραντιζω , in LXX, though ραινω more common) on the contaminated or defiled ones ( ) as the blood of bulls and goats was offered for sins ( ). Sanctify ( αγιαζε ). First-class condition, assumed as true. This ceremonial ritual does serve "for the cleansing ( καθαροτητα , old word here only in N.T.) of the flesh," but not for the conscience (verse ). The cow was αμωμον , the individual καθαρος .

‏ Hebrews 9:13

Ashes ( σποδος ). Old word, in N. T. only here, Mt 11:21; Lu 10:13. Common in LXX.

Of a heifer ( δαμαλεως ). Old word ( δαμαλις ), a red heifer whose ashes mingled with water ( μετα υδατος, verse 19) were sprinkled ( ραντιζουσα, present active participle of ραντιζω, in LXX, though ραινω more common) on the contaminated or defiled ones (Nu 19) as the blood of bulls and goats was offered for sins (Le 16).

Sanctify ( αγιαζε ). First-class condition, assumed as true. This ceremonial ritual does serve "for the cleansing ( καθαροτητα, old word here only in N.T.) of the flesh," but not for the conscience (verse 9). The cow was αμωμον, the individual καθαρος.