Scripture Post #992: *DEATH OF THE TESTATOR*

Hebrews 9:

16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.

17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

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Context:

Heb. 9:16: "For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator."

V. 17: "For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth."

V. 18: "Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood."

V. 19: "For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,"

V. 20: "Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you."

While the Testator lives, his Testament is not at all good. Only after the *DEATH OF THE TESTATOR* can His Testament be given strength. 

Lev. 17:11: "For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul."

 

The New Testament was made strong by CHRIST's life, which was in HIS blood, which was shed by HIS death. Here lies why CHRIST died for us. 

Originally Published: Mon. 6/1/15