Hebrews 10:20
New International Version
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,

New Living Translation
By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.

English Standard Version
by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,

Berean Standard Bible
by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Berean Literal Bible
by a new and living way, which He dedicated for us through the veil that is His flesh,

King James Bible
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

New King James Version
by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,

New American Standard Bible
by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, through His flesh,

NASB 1995
by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh,

NASB 1977
by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh,

Legacy Standard Bible
by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh,

Amplified Bible
by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh,

Christian Standard Bible
he has inaugurated for us a new and living way through the curtain (that is, through his flesh )—

Holman Christian Standard Bible
by a new and living way He has opened for us through the curtain (that is, His flesh),

American Standard Version
by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

Contemporary English Version
by a new way that leads to life! And this way takes us through the curtain that is Christ himself.

English Revised Version
by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus has opened a new and living way for us to go through the curtain. (The curtain is his own body.)

Good News Translation
He opened for us a new way, a living way, through the curtain--that is, through his own body.

International Standard Version
the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh),

Majority Standard Bible
by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

NET Bible
by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,

New Heart English Bible
by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the curtain, that is to say, his flesh;

Webster's Bible Translation
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh;

Weymouth New Testament
by the new and ever-living way which He opened up for us through the rending of the veil--that is to say, of His earthly nature--

World English Bible
by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
which [is] the way He initiated for us—new and living, through the veil, that is, His flesh—

Berean Literal Bible
by a new and living way, which He dedicated for us through the veil that is His flesh,

Young's Literal Translation
which way he did initiate for us -- new and living, through the vail, that is, his flesh --

Smith's Literal Translation
A way publicly declared and living, which he consecrated to us, through the veil, that is, his flesh;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A new and living way which he hath dedicated for us through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and in the new and living Way, which he has initiated for us by the veil, that is, by his flesh,

New American Bible
by the new and living way he opened for us through the veil, that is, his flesh,

New Revised Standard Version
by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh),
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
By a new and living way, which he has made new for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the way of The Life who made us new is now within the veil which is his flesh.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
by a new and living way which he has dedicated for us, through the vail, that is, his flesh;

Godbey New Testament
by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh,

Haweis New Testament
a way, which he hath consecrated for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his flesh;

Mace New Testament
by a new and living way which he has first open'd for us, thro' the veil, that is, thro' his flesh;

Weymouth New Testament
by the new and ever-living way which He opened up for us through the rending of the veil--that is to say, of His earthly nature--

Worrell New Testament
which He dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is, His flesh;

Worsley New Testament
the new and living way which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Call to Persevere
19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God,…

Cross References
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Ephesians 2:18
For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

John 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

Hebrews 9:8
By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.

Ephesians 3:12
In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.

1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

Romans 5:2
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Isaiah 35:8
And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.

Exodus 26:33
And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

Leviticus 16:15
Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.

Ezekiel 43:19
You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD.

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.


Treasury of Scripture

By a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

a new.

John 10:7,9
Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep…

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

consecrated.

Hebrews 6:19
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

Hebrews 9:3
And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Exodus 26:31
And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

his.

John 6:51-56
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world…

Ephesians 2:15
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

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Hebrews 10
1. The weakness of the law sacrifices.
10. The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,
14. for ever has taken away sins.
19. An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.














by the new and living way
This phrase introduces the concept of a new covenant established through Jesus Christ. The "new" way contrasts with the old covenant under the Mosaic Law, which required repeated sacrifices and rituals. The "living" way signifies that this path is dynamic and eternal, unlike the temporary and lifeless nature of the old sacrificial system. This new way is characterized by a direct relationship with God, made possible through Jesus' resurrection, which ensures that He is alive and continually interceding for believers. This concept is rooted in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where a new covenant is prophesied, and is fulfilled in Christ as described in the New Testament.

opened for us
The opening of this way signifies access to God that was previously unavailable. Under the old covenant, only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, and only once a year. Jesus' sacrifice tore the veil that separated humanity from God's presence, symbolizing unrestricted access to God for all believers. This act of opening is a fulfillment of the promise of reconciliation between God and humanity, as seen in Ephesians 2:18, where both Jews and Gentiles have access to the Father through Christ.

through the curtain
The curtain, or veil, in the temple separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, where God's presence dwelt. This barrier represented the separation between God and humanity due to sin. When Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51), symbolizing the removal of this separation. The tearing of the curtain signifies that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers can now enter into the presence of God with confidence, as described in Hebrews 4:16.

of His body
This phrase emphasizes the physical sacrifice of Jesus, whose body was broken for the sins of humanity. The body of Christ is often seen as a type of the temple itself, as He referred to His body as the temple in John 2:19-21. The breaking of His body parallels the tearing of the temple curtain, both acts signifying the end of the old covenant and the establishment of the new. This sacrificial act fulfills the prophecies of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53, who would bear the iniquities of many. Jesus' body, given for us, becomes the means by which believers are sanctified and brought into communion with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
Central to this verse, Jesus is the High Priest who opens the way to God through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

2. The Curtain
Refers to the veil in the Temple that separated the Holy of Holies, symbolizing the barrier between God and humanity.

3. The Holy of Holies
The innermost and most sacred area of the ancient Temple, where God's presence dwelt.

4. The Sacrifice
The event of Jesus' crucifixion, which is the ultimate sacrifice for sin, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.

5. The New Covenant
The new relationship between God and humanity established through Jesus' death and resurrection.
Teaching Points
The New Way
Jesus' sacrifice has inaugurated a new and living way to God, replacing the old covenant rituals.

This new way is characterized by life, as opposed to the death associated with the old sacrificial system.

Access to God
Believers now have direct access to God through Jesus, without the need for an earthly mediator.

This access is a privilege that should be approached with reverence and gratitude.

The Body of Christ
The "curtain of His body" signifies that Jesus' physical sacrifice is the means by which the barrier between God and humanity is removed.

Understanding the significance of Jesus' bodily sacrifice should deepen our appreciation for His work on the cross.

Living Faith
The "living way" calls believers to a dynamic and active faith, continually drawing near to God.

This faith is not static but involves ongoing growth and transformation.

Community of Believers
As we have access to God, we are also called to encourage and support one another in this new way.

The community of faith is essential in helping each other remain steadfast in the journey.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
by [the] new
πρόσφατον (prosphaton)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4372: From pro and a derivative of sphazo; previously slain, i.e. lately made.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

living
ζῶσαν (zōsan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

way
ὁδὸν (hodon)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3598: A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.

opened
ἐνεκαίνισεν (enekainisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1457: To consecrate, dedicate, renovate. From egkainia; to renew, i.e. Inaugurate.

for us
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

curtain
καταπετάσματος (katapetasmatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2665: From a compound of kata and a congener of petomai; something spread thoroughly, i.e. the door screen in the Jewish Temple.

of His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

body,
σαρκὸς (sarkos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.


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