Hebrews 9:17
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For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
In other translations
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
Greek words
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Related verses
- Genesis 48:21And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Galatians 3:15Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
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