Hebrews 9:15
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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.”
κληρονομία
Inheritance, what is inherited. Kleronomia. An inheritance incorruptible undefiled that does not fade away reserved in heaven. Nothing can touch what God has reserved for you.
μεσίτης
the] mediator
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μεσίτης
Mediator, go-between, arbitrator. Mesites. There is one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus. One. Not many. Jesus is the only bridge between humanity and God.
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καινός
new
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καινός
New, fresh, recently made. Kainos. A new commandment I give you. Kainos means new in quality not just new in time. The new covenant is better in kind not just newer in age.
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καλέω
called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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πρῶτος
first
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πρῶτος
First, foremost, chief. Protos. The first shall be last and the last first. God constantly reverses human rankings. What the world considers great God may consider least.
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θάνατος
death
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θάνατος
Death. Thanatos. O death where is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory. Jesus did not just survive death. He destroyed its power for everyone who believes.
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γίνομαι
having taken place
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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ἐπαγγελία
promise
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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διαθήκη
covenant
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διαθήκη
Covenant, testament, agreement. Diatheke. This cup is the new covenant in my blood. God initiated the covenant. We receive it by faith. His promises are guaranteed.
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ὅπως
so that
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ὅπως
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
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διά
because of
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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λαμβάνω
may receive
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λαμβάνω
while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
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εἰμί
He is,
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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παράβασις
transgressions
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παράβασις
violation
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