Hebrews 9:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} where{G3699} a testament{G1242} is, there must also of necessity{G318} be{G5342}{(G5745)} the death{G2288} of the testator{G1303}{(G5642)}.
KJV with Strongs
(16) For where there's a covenant there's a necessity for the death of the one arranging it.
The F.O.G
[16] In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for where a covenant is, the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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