Hebrews 9:15

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.

📖 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 humanity, the man Christ Jesus;
• Heb 12:24 : 24 To Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
• Heb 9:28 : 28 So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and to those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.
• Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus;
• Heb 11:39-40 : 39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.
• Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
• Heb 7:22 : 22 By so much was Jesus made the guarantor of a better covenant.
• 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
• Matt 19:29 : 29 And everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life.
• Rom 5:6 : 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
• Rom 5:8 : 8 But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
• Rom 5:10 : 10 For if, when 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 gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
• Matt 25:34 : 34 Then the King will say to those on his right hand, Come, you blessed of 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 And when he had gone out into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
• Luke 18:18 : 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
• John 10:28 : 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, nor shall anyone snatch them out of my hand.
• Rom 3:24-26 : 24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
• Rom 8:30 : 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
• Rom 9:24 : 24 Even us whom He has called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?
• 2 Cor 3:6 : 6 Who also made us able ministers of the 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 sins, according to the riches of His grace;
• 2 Thess 2:14 : 14 To which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2 Tim 2:10 : 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
• Titus 1:2 : 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;
• Titus 3:7 : 7 That having been justified by His grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
• Heb 2:14 : 14 Since then the children partake of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil;
• 1 John 2:25 : 25 And this is the promise that he has promised us—eternal life.
• Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of 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; and no one could learn that song except the one hundred forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.
• Heb 10:36 : 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
• Heb 11:13 : 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
• Heb 13:20 : 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
• Heb 8:6-8 : 6 But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then there would have been no occasion sought for the second. 8 For finding fault with them, He says, Behold, the days come, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:
• Heb 8:13-9:1 : 13 In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first old. Now that which decays and grows old is ready to vanish away. 1 Then truly the first covenant also had ordinances of divine service and a worldly sanctuary.
• Heb 9:12 : 12 Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
• Heb 9:16 : 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
• Heb 6:13 : 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
• Ps 37:18 : 18 The LORD knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever.
• Isa 53:10-12 : 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief: when you make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge, my righteous servant shall justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
• Dan 9:26 : 26 And after sixty-two weeks, the Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; its end shall be with a flood, and until the end of the war desolations are determined.
• 1 Pet 1:3-4 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, which does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
• 1 Pet 3:18 : 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit;