Hebrews 9:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Therefore, Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ διὰ τοῦτο διαθήκης καινῆς μεσίτης ἐστίν, ὅπως θανάτου γενομένου, εἰς ἀπολύτρωσιν τῶν ἐπὶ τῇ πρώτῃ διαθήκῃ παραβάσεων, τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν λάβωσιν οἱ κεκλημένοι τῆς αἰωνίου κληρονομίας.

Transliteration

And for this dia touto diathēkēs kainēs mesitēs estin, so that thanatou genomenou, for apolytrōsin tōn epi tē prōtē diathēkē parabaseōn, the epangelian labōsin hoi keklēmenoi tēs aiōniou klēronomias.

Grammar Details

• *Kai*: conjunction - 'and'
• *dia touto*: preposition with accusative demonstrative - 'for this [reason]'
• *diathēkēs*: genitive feminine singular - 'of covenant'
• *kainēs*: genitive feminine singular adjective - 'new'
• *mesitēs*: nominative masculine singular - 'mediator'
• *estin*: present indicative, 3rd person singular - 'he is'
• *hopōs*: conjunction - 'so that/in order that'
• *thanatou*: genitive masculine singular - 'of death'
• *genomenou*: aorist middle participle, genitive masculine singular - 'having occurred'
• *eis*: preposition with accusative - 'for'
• *apolytrōsin*: accusative feminine singular - 'redemption'
• *tōn*: genitive feminine plural article - 'of the'
• *epi*: preposition with dative - 'under'
• *tē prōtē*: dative feminine singular - 'the first'
• *diathēkē*: dative feminine singular - 'covenant'
• *parabaseōn*: genitive feminine plural - 'transgressions'
• *tēn epangelian*: accusative feminine singular - 'the promise'
• *labōsin*: aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person plural - 'might receive'
• *hoi keklēmenoi*: perfect passive participle, nominative masculine plural - 'the [ones] having been called'
• *tēs aiōniou*: genitive feminine singular adjective - 'of eternal'
• *klēronomias*: genitive feminine singular - 'inheritance'

Word Meanings

• *diathēkēs*: covenant/testament/agreement
• *kainēs*: new/fresh
• *mesitēs*: mediator/intermediary/go-between
• *thanatou*: death
• *apolytrōsin*: redemption/ransom/deliverance
• *prōtē diathēkē*: first covenant
• *parabaseōn*: transgressions/violations/trespasses
• *epangelian*: promise/pledge
• *keklēmenoi*: called ones/those who are called
• *aiōniou klēronomias*: eternal inheritance

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And for this reason He is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} for{G1223} this cause{G5124} he is{G2076} the mediator{G3316} of a new{G2537} covenant,{G1242} that{G3704} a death{G2288} having taken place{G1096} for{G1519} the redemption{G629} of the transgressions{G3847} that were under{G1909} the first{G4413} covenant,{G1242} they that have been called{G2564} may receive{G2983} the promise{G1860} of the eternal{G166} inheritance.{G2817}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} for this{G5124} cause{G1223} he is{G2076}{(G5748)} the mediator{G3316} of the new{G2537} testament{G1242}, that{G3704} by means{G1096}{(G5637)} of death{G2288}, for{G1519} the redemption{G629} of the transgressions{G3847} that were under{G1909} the first{G4413} testament{G1242}, they which are called{G2564}{(G5772)} might receive{G2983}{(G5632)} the promise{G1860} of eternal{G166} inheritance{G2817}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And for this cause is he the mediator of ye newe testament that thorow deeth which chaunsed for the redempcion of those transgressions that were in ye fyrst testamet) they which were called myght receave the promes of eternall inheritaunce.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And for this cause is he ye mediatour of the new Testament, that thorow death which chaunsed for the redempcion of those trasgressions (that were vnder the first Testament) they which were called mighte receaue the promes of eternall inheritaunce.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And for this cause is he the Mediatour of the newe Testament, that through death which was for the redemption of the transgressions that were in the former Testament, they which were called, might receiue the promise of eternall inheritance.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And for this cause is he the mediatour of the newe couenaunt, that through death, which was for the redemption of the transgressions that were vnder the first couenaunt, they whiche are called myght receaue the promise of eternall inheritaunce.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And because of this, of a new covenant he is mediator, that, death having come, for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those called may receive the promise of the age-during inheritance,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And for this cause it is through him that a new agreement has come into being, so that after the errors under the first agreement had been taken away by his death, the word of God might have effect for those who were marked out for an eternal heritage.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And so he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance he has promised, since he died to set them free from the violations committed under the first covenant.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Tim 2:5 : 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
• Heb 12:24 : 24 to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
• Heb 9:28 : 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for Him.
• Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.
• Heb 11:39-40 : 39 And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised. 40 Since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.
• Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the one who endures trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
• Heb 7:22 : 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.
• 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you.
• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
• Matt 19:29 : 29 And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, or fields for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
• Rom 5:6 : 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
• Rom 5:8 : 8 But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
• Rom 5:10 : 10 For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
• Rom 6:23 : 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Matt 25:34 : 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
• Matt 25:36 : 36 I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.’
• Mark 10:17 : 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to him, knelt down before him, and asked, 'Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?'
• Luke 18:18 : 18 A certain ruler asked him, 'Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?'
• John 10:28 : 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
• Rom 3:24-26 : 24 And all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins previously committed. 26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
• Rom 8:30 : 30 And those He predestined, He also called; and those He called, He also justified; and those He justified, He also glorified.
• Rom 9:24 : 24 even us, whom he has also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?
• 2 Cor 3:6 : 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• Eph 1:7 : 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
• 2 Thess 2:14 : 14 He called you to this through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2 Tim 2:10 : 10 For this reason, I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus, along with eternal glory.
• Titus 1:2 : 2 In the hope of eternal life, which the God who does not lie promised before the beginning of time.
• Titus 3:7 : 7 so that, being justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
• Heb 2:14 : 14 Since the children share in flesh and blood, He too likewise partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death—that is, the devil.
• 1 John 2:25 : 25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.
• Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood, you purchased for God people from every tribe, language, people, and nation."
• Rev 14:3-4 : 3 And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. 4 These are those who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They were redeemed from among mankind as firstfruits to God and the Lamb.
• Heb 10:36 : 36 You need endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
• Heb 11:13 : 13 All these people died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar and been persuaded of them, and having embraced them, they openly declared that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
• Heb 13:20 : 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant,
• Heb 8:6-8 : 6 But now Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry, as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises. 7 If that first covenant had been without fault, there would have been no need to seek a second one. 8 But finding fault with them, he says: 'Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.'
• Heb 8:13-9:1 : 13 By calling this covenant 'new,' he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. 1 The first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary.
• Heb 9:12 : 12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood. He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
• Heb 9:16 : 16 For where there is a will, it must be established that the death of the one who made it has occurred.
• Heb 6:13 : 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
• Ps 37:18 : 18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
• Isa 53:10-12 : 10 Yet it was the Lord's will to crush him and cause him to suffer. When you make his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. 11 After his suffering, he will see the result and be satisfied. By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death and was numbered with the transgressors. He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
• Dan 9:26 : 26 After the sixty-two weeks, the Anointed One will be cut off and have nothing. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and desolation has been decreed until the end of the war.
• 1 Pet 1:3-4 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in His great mercy has caused us to be born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
• 1 Pet 3:18 : 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the Spirit.