Heb 9:18 | RWP | e4.org | The first covenant ( η πρωτη ). Supply διαθηκη as in . Has been dedicated ( ενκεκαινιστα ). Stands dedicated. Perfect passive indicative of ενκαινιζο , a late verb in LXX, one papyrus, and in N.T. only here and . It means to renew, to inaugurate ( ; ) and in to dedicate. Note τα ενκαινια ( ) for the feast of dedication.

‏ Hebrews 9:18

The first covenant ( η πρωτη ). Supply διαθηκη as in 9:1.

Has been dedicated ( ενκεκαινιστα ). Stands dedicated. Perfect passive indicative of ενκαινιζο, a late verb in LXX, one papyrus, and in N.T. only here and 10:20. It means to renew, to inaugurate (1Sa 11:14; 2Ch 15:8) and in 1Ki 8:63 to dedicate. Note τα ενκαινια (Joh 10:22) for the feast of dedication.