rwp - Hebrews:9:15

rwp@Hebrews:9:15 @{Mediator of a new covenant} (\diathks kains mesits\). See strkjv@8:6| for this phrase with \kreittonos\ instead of \kains\. {A death having taken place} (\thanatou genomenou\). Genitive absolute, referring to Christ's death. {For the redemption} (\eis apolutrsin\). {Of the transgressions} (\tn parabasen\). Really ablative case, "from the transgressions." See verse 12|, \lutrsin\. {Under the first covenant} (\epi ti prti diathki\). Here there is a definite statement that the real value in the typical sacrifices under the Old Testament system was in the realization in the death of Christ. It is Christ's death that gives worth to the types that pointed to him. Songs:then the atoning sacrifice of Christ is the basis of the salvation of all who are saved before the Cross and since. {That they may receive} (\hops labsin\). Purpose clause (God's purpose in the rites and symbols) with \hops\ and the second aorist active subjunctive of \lamban\.