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Hebrews 9:12
nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a eternal redemption that is practiced in daily practice in Hebrews 9:12—consider "through" and "blood". Entrust eternal redemption in how we make amends—let grace redraw instincts.

Context

In Hebrews (Epistle/Letter), developing eternal redemption. Read in Hebrews 9, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “through” alongside “blood”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Hebrews with Paul (trad.). Hebrews is frequently described this way: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Here the thread of perseverance & witness comes into view. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46