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Hebrews 10:18

What does Hebrews 10:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 10:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 10:18 means

Because God promises not to remember sins and iniquities, the author concludes that where there is remission—full forgiveness—no further offering for sin is necessary. The sacrificial question is closed. Any attempt to add to Christ’s work misunderstands the new covenant reality. This verse seals the doctrinal argument: Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, confirmed by the Spirit’s testimony, has rendered the old system obsolete. Believers are freed from anxiety over atonement and can live out of a finished reconciliation. The way to God is open, not through repeated offerings, but through the blood of Jesus already shed.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no more offering for sin.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and where forgiveness of these <FI>is<Fi> , there is no more offering for sin.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now, where there is a remission of these, there is no more an oblation for sin.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But where there [is] remission of these, [there is] no longer a sacrifice for sin.

Context

Verses 15–17 presented the Spirit’s testimony of internalized law and total forgiveness. Verse 18 states the logical outcome: with remission granted, there is no more offering for sin. This wraps up the doctrinal section (vv. 1–18). The author will now pivot in verses 19–25 to practical exhortations rooted in this completed work: bold access to the holy place, a new and living way, and a great priest over God’s house, leading to drawing near, holding fast, and mutual encouragement within the church.

v.17And their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

v.18This passage

v.19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,

Cross references

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

  • Hebrews 10:2

    Else would they not have ceased to be offered? because the worshippers, having been once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sins.

  • Hebrews 10:14

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

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