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Hebrews 10:19

What does Hebrews 10:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 10:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 10:19 means

Believers now have boldness to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus. Confidence replaces fear because access rests on his atoning death, not our merit. The imagery recalls the high priest’s restricted entry under the old covenant, now opened for all who trust Christ. The “holy place” signifies God’s presence; the way is secure because the blood that cleanses also grants entrance. This verse shifts from doctrine to privilege, inviting Christians to approach God freely and gladly, knowing the price of admission has been paid once for all by their great high priest and mediator.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So then, my brothers, being able to go into the holy place without fear, because of the blood of Jesus,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Having, therefore, brethren, boldness for the entrance into the holy places, in the blood of Jesus,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Having therefore, brethren, a confidence in the entering into the holies by the blood of Christ:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entering into the [holy of] holies by the blood of Jesus,

Context

After establishing that no further sacrifice is needed (v. 18), verse 19 begins the exhortational section. It draws the practical conclusion: because of Jesus’ blood, believers have bold access to God’s presence. Verses 20–21 will describe the character of this access—a new and living way through the veil, Jesus’ flesh—and the reality that we have a great priest over God’s house. Verses 22–25 will then present three responses: draw near, hold fast, and consider one another to stir up love and good works, especially as the day approaches.

v.18Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

v.19This passage

v.20by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

Cross references

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

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

    For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

  • Romans 8:15

    For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

  • Galatians 4:6

    And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

  • Hebrews 9:7

    but into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people:

  • Ephesians 3:12

    in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

  • Romans 5:2

    through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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