Heb 9:15-17 | RWP | e4.org | Mediator of a new covenant ( διαθηκης καινης μεσιτης ). See for this phrase with κρειττονος instead of καινης . A death having taken place ( θανατου γενομενου ). Genitive absolute, referring to Christ's death. For the redemption ( εις απολυτρωσιν ). Of the transgressions ( των παραβασεων ). Really ablative case, "from the transgressions." See verse , λυτρωσιν . Under the first covenant ( επ τη πρωτη διαθηκη ). Here there is a definite statement that the real value in the typical sacrifices under the Old Testament system was in the realization in the death of Christ. It is Christ's death that gives worth to the types that pointed to him. So then the atoning sacrifice of Christ is the basis of the salvation of all who are saved before the Cross and since. That they may receive ( οπως λαβωσιν ). Purpose clause (God's purpose in the rites and symbols) with οπως and the second aorist active subjunctive of λαμβανω .

‏ Hebrews 9:15-17

Mediator of a new covenant ( διαθηκης καινης μεσιτης ). See 8:6 for this phrase with κρειττονος instead of καινης.

A death having taken place ( θανατου γενομενου ). Genitive absolute, referring to Christ's death.

For the redemption ( εις απολυτρωσιν ).

Of the transgressions ( των παραβασεων ). Really ablative case, "from the transgressions." See verse 12, λυτρωσιν.

Under the first covenant ( επ τη πρωτη διαθηκη ). Here there is a definite statement that the real value in the typical sacrifices under the Old Testament system was in the realization in the death of Christ. It is Christ's death that gives worth to the types that pointed to him. So then the atoning sacrifice of Christ is the basis of the salvation of all who are saved before the Cross and since.

That they may receive ( οπως λαβωσιν ). Purpose clause (God's purpose in the rites and symbols) with οπως and the second aorist active subjunctive of λαμβανω.

A testament ( διαθηκη ). The same word occurs for covenant (verse 15) and will (verse 16). This double sense of the word is played upon also by Paul in Ga 3:15f. We say today "The New Testament" (Novum Testamentum) rather than " The New Covenant." Both terms are pertinent.

That made it ( του διαθεμενου ). Genitive of the articular second aorist middle participle of διατιθημ from which διαθηκη comes. The notion of will here falls in with κληρονομια (inheritance, 1Pe 1:4) as well as with θανατος (death).

Of force ( βεβαια ). Stable, firm as in 3:6, 14.

Where there hath been death ( επ νεκροις ). "In the case of dead people." A will is only operative then.

For doth it ever avail while he that made it liveth? ( επε μη ποτε ισχυε οτε ζη ο διαθεμενοσ; ). This is a possible punctuation with μη ποτε in a question (Joh 7:26). Without the question mark, it is a positive statement of fact. Aleph and D read τοτε (then) instead of ποτε. The use of μη in a causal sentence is allowable (Joh 3:18, οτ μη ).