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Hebrews 10:15

What does Hebrews 10:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 10:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 10:15 means

The Holy Spirit is said to bear witness to believers, affirming that the new covenant promises apply. This underscores that the teaching is not mere human reasoning but divinely attested truth. God himself testifies to the reality inaugurated by Christ’s sacrifice. The Spirit’s role is to confirm the written word and apply it to the heart, assuring Christians that what follows—God’s law written within and sins remembered no more—is a settled covenant commitment. This divine testimony supports the believer’s confidence and undergirds the coming exhortations to draw near, hold fast, and encourage one another in view of God’s completed work.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the Holy Spirit also beareth witness to us; for after he hath said,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the Holy Spirit also beareth witness to us; for after he hath said,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Holy Spirit is a witness for us: for after he had said,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and testify to us also doth the Holy Spirit, for after that He hath said before,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Holy Ghost also doth testify this to us. For after that he said:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the Holy Spirit also bears us witness [of it]; for after what was said:

Context

After asserting the permanent efficacy of Christ’s offering (v. 14), the author brings in the Spirit’s testimony in verses 15–17. Verse 15 introduces the witness; verses 16–17 state the content about the new covenant’s internal transformation and forgiveness. This functions as divine confirmation of the prior argument. Verse 18 will then close the doctrinal case: where forgiveness exists, no further offering remains. Thereafter, verses 19–25 will apply these truths in practical, communal exhortations.

v.14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

v.15This passage

v.16This is the covenant that I will make with them After those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws on their heart, And upon their mind also will I write them; then saith he,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 15:26

    But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:

  • 2 Samuel 23:2

    The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.

  • 2 Peter 1:21

    For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

  • Revelation 2:11

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

  • Revelation 2:29

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

  • Hebrews 3:7

    Wherefore, even as the Holy Spirit saith, To-day if ye shall hear his voice,

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