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<a href="/nkjv/hebrews/10.htm">New King James Version</a> by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, through His flesh, <a href="/nasb/hebrews/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, <a href="/lsb/hebrews/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, <a href="/amp/hebrews/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh, <a href="/csb/hebrews/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> he has inaugurated for us a new and living way through the curtain (that is, through his flesh )— <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> by a new and living way He has opened for us through the curtain (that is, His flesh), <a href="/asv/hebrews/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; <a href="/cev/hebrews/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> by a new way that leads to life! And this way takes us through the curtain that is Christ himself. <a href="/erv/hebrews/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; <a href="/gwt/hebrews/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus has opened a new and living way for us to go through the curtain. (The curtain is his own body.) <a href="/gnt/hebrews/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> He opened for us a new way, a living way, through the curtain--that is, through his own body. <a href="/isv/hebrews/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), <a href="/msb/hebrews/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, <a href="/net/hebrews/10.htm">NET Bible</a> by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, <a href="/nheb/hebrews/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the curtain, that is to say, his flesh; <a href="/wbt/hebrews/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh; <a href="/wey/hebrews/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> by the new and ever-living way which He opened up for us through the rending of the veil--that is to say, of His earthly nature-- <a href="/web/hebrews/10.htm">World English Bible</a> by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> which [is] the way He initiated for us—new and living, through the veil, that is, His flesh— <a href="/blb/hebrews/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> by a new and living way, which He dedicated for us through the veil that is His flesh, <a href="/ylt/hebrews/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> which way he did initiate for us -- new and living, through the vail, that is, his flesh -- <a href="/slt/hebrews/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> A way publicly declared and living, which he consecrated to us, through the veil, that is, his flesh;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A new and living way which he hath dedicated for us through the veil, that is to say, his flesh, <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and in the new and living Way, which he has initiated for us by the veil, that is, by his flesh, <a href="/nabre/hebrews/10.htm">New American Bible</a> by the new and living way he opened for us through the veil, that is, his flesh, <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh),<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By a new and living way, which he has made new for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the way of The Life who made us new is now within the veil which is his flesh.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> by a new and living way which he has dedicated for us, through the vail, that is, his flesh; <a href="/godbey/hebrews/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh, <a href="/haweis/hebrews/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> a way, which he hath consecrated for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his flesh; <a href="/mace/hebrews/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by a new and living way which he has first open'd for us, thro' the veil, that is, thro' his flesh; <a href="/wey/hebrews/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> by the new and ever-living way which He opened up for us through the rending of the veil--that is to say, of His earthly nature-- <a href="/worrell/hebrews/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> which He dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is, His flesh; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the new and living way which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, <a href="/parallel/hebrews/10-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1885" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/10.htm">A Call to Persevere</a> 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20<a href="/greek/4372.htm" title="4372: prosphaton (Adj-AFS) -- From pro and a derivative of sphazo; previously slain, i.e. lately made.">by the new</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zōsan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">living</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1457.htm" title="1457: enekainisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To consecrate, dedicate, renovate. From egkainia; to renew, i.e. Inaugurate.">opened</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for us</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2665.htm" title="2665: katapetasmatos (N-GNS) -- From a compound of kata and a congener of petomai; something spread thoroughly, i.e. the door screen in the Jewish Temple.">curtain</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tout’ (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkos (N-GFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">body,</a> 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a> At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. <a href="/ephesians/2-18.htm">Ephesians 2:18</a> For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. <a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a> I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Hebrews 9:8</a> By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. <a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a> In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a> For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2</a> through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a> and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/isaiah/35-8.htm">Isaiah 35:8</a> And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. <a href="/exodus/26-33.htm">Exodus 26:33</a> And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. <a href="/leviticus/16-15.htm">Leviticus 16:15</a> Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. <a href="/ezekiel/43-19.htm">Ezekiel 43:19</a> You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>By a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;a new.<a href="/john/10-7.htm">John 10:7,9</a> Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep… <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.consecrated.<a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a> Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;<a href="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Hebrews 9:3</a> And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;<a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31</a> And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:his.<a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51-56</a> I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world… <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a> Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;<a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a> And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Body</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-18.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-13.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-18.htm">Inaugurated</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-9.htm">New</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Open</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Rending</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-25.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Body</a> <a href="/exodus/19-14.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/exodus/26-2.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-12.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-31.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-18.htm">Inaugurated</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">New</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Open</a> <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Rending</a> <a href="/genesis/24-65.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/james/5-20.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 10</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">The weakness of the law sacrifices.</a> 10. <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,</a> 14. <a href="/hebrews/10-14.htm">for ever has taken away sins.</a> 19. <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "new" way contrasts with the old covenant under the Mosaic Law, which required repeated sacrifices and rituals. The "living" way signifies that this path is dynamic and eternal, unlike the temporary and lifeless nature of the old sacrificial system. This new way is characterized by a direct relationship with God, made possible through Jesus' resurrection, which ensures that He is alive and continually interceding for believers. This concept is rooted in <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>, where a new covenant is prophesied, and is fulfilled in Christ as described in the New Testament.opened for us The opening of this way signifies access to God that was previously unavailable. Under the old covenant, only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, and only once a year. Jesus' sacrifice tore the veil that separated humanity from God's presence, symbolizing unrestricted access to God for all believers. This act of opening is a fulfillment of the promise of reconciliation between God and humanity, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-18.htm">Ephesians 2:18</a>, where both Jews and Gentiles have access to the Father through Christ.through the curtain The curtain, or veil, in the temple separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, where God's presence dwelt. This barrier represented the separation between God and humanity due to sin. When Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>), symbolizing the removal of this separation. The tearing of the curtain signifies that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers can now enter into the presence of God with confidence, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>.of His body This phrase emphasizes the physical sacrifice of Jesus, whose body was broken for the sins of humanity. The body of Christ is often seen as a type of the temple itself, as He referred to His body as the temple in <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>. The breaking of His body parallels the tearing of the temple curtain, both acts signifying the end of the old covenant and the establishment of the new. This sacrificial act fulfills the prophecies of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who would bear the iniquities of many. Jesus' body, given for us, becomes the means by which believers are sanctified and brought into communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the High Priest who opens the way to God through His sacrificial death and resurrection. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_curtain.htm">The Curtain</a> Refers to the veil in the Temple that separated the Holy of Holies, symbolizing the barrier between God and humanity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_of_holies.htm">The Holy of Holies</a> The innermost and most sacred area of the ancient Temple, where God's presence dwelt. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sacrifice.htm">The Sacrifice</a> The event of Jesus' crucifixion, which is the ultimate sacrifice for sin, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> The new relationship between God and humanity established through Jesus' death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_new_way.htm">The New Way</a> Jesus' sacrifice has inaugurated a new and living way to God, replacing the old covenant rituals. This new way is characterized by life, as opposed to the death associated with the old sacrificial system. <a href="/topical/a/access_to_god.htm">Access to God</a> Believers now have direct access to God through Jesus, without the need for an earthly mediator. This access is a privilege that should be approached with reverence and gratitude. <a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_christ.htm">The Body of Christ</a> The "curtain of His body" signifies that Jesus' physical sacrifice is the means by which the barrier between God and humanity is removed. Understanding the significance of Jesus' bodily sacrifice should deepen our appreciation for His work on the cross. <a href="/topical/l/living_faith.htm">Living Faith</a> The "living way" calls believers to a dynamic and active faith, continually drawing near to God. This faith is not static but involves ongoing growth and transformation. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a> As we have access to God, we are also called to encourage and support one another in this new way. The community of faith is essential in helping each other remain steadfast in the journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 10</a> <a href="/q/what_entails_being_christ's_ambassador.htm">What does being Christ's ambassador entail?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_maintain_holiness_in_religion.htm">How should holiness be maintained in religious practices?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_heb._13_20-21_align_with_other_atonement_views.htm">(Hebrews 13:20-21) How can this text's explanation of God's covenant through Jesus align with other biblical passages that present conflicting perspectives on atonement and redemption?</a> <a href="/q/does_heb._6_19-20_conflict_with_ad_70.htm">Hebrews 6:19-20: If Jesus entered 'behind the curtain,' is this temple-based imagery in tension with the historical destruction of the Temple in AD 70?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/10-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>by [the] new πρόσφατον (prosphaton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4372.htm">Strong's 4372: </a> From pro and a derivative of sphazo; previously slain, i.e. lately made. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. living ζῶσαν (zōsan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. way ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. opened ἐνεκαίνισεν (enekainisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1457.htm">Strong's 1457: </a> To consecrate, dedicate, renovate. From egkainia; to renew, i.e. Inaugurate. for us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. curtain καταπετάσματος (katapetasmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2665.htm">Strong's 2665: </a> From a compound of kata and a congener of petomai; something spread thoroughly, i.e. the door screen in the Jewish Temple. of His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. body, σαρκὸς (sarkos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/10-20.htm">Hebrews 10:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-20.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 10:20 By the way which he dedicated (Heb. 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