Hebrews 9:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Hebrews 9:17 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for a covenant over dead victims <FI>is<Fi> stedfast, since it is no force at all when the covenant-victim liveth,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Hebrews 9:17 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 48:21Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Galatians 3:15Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
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