Parallel Verses
Amplified
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant [uniting God and man], and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks [of mercy], a better and nobler and more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
New American Standard Bible
and to Jesus, the
King James Version
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Holman Bible
to Jesus (mediator
International Standard Version
to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better message than Abel's.
A Conservative Version
and to Jesus a mediator of a new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better than Abel.
American Standard Version
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than that of Abel.
An Understandable Version
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Agreement [between God and mankind], and to the sprinkled blood [of Jesus], which says better things [to us] than [the blood of] Abel did. [Note: The contrast seems to be that "Abel's blood called for vengeance and death (See Gen. 4:10) whereas the blood of Christ provides mercy and life"].
Anderson New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than the blood of Abel.
Bible in Basic English
And to Jesus by whom the new agreement has been made between God and man, and to the sign of the blood which says better things than Abel's blood.
Common New Testament
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks better than the blood of Abel.
Daniel Mace New Testament
to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the aspersion of that blood which cries for pardon, and not for vengeance as that of Abel.
Darby Translation
and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant; and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better than Abel.
Godbey New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking something better than the blood of Abel.
Goodspeed New Testament
to Jesus the negotiator of a new agreement, and to sprinkled blood that speaks more powerfully than even Abel's.
John Wesley New Testament
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of Abel. See that ye refuse not him that speaketh:
Julia Smith Translation
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than Abel.
King James 2000
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and {to the sprinkled blood} that speaks better than Abel's [does].
Modern King James verseion
and to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and to Jesus, the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood that speaketh better than the blood of Abel.
Moffatt New Testament
to Jesus who mediates the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood whose message is nobler than Abel's.
Montgomery New Testament
to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and to his sprinkled Blood whose message cries louder than that of Abel.
NET Bible
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks of something better than Abel's does.
New Heart English Bible
to Jesus, the mediator of a New Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Noyes New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant; and to a sprinkling with that blood which speaketh something better than Abel.
Sawyer New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to a sprinkled blood which speaks better than Abel.
The Emphasized Bible
And unto the mediator of a new covenant, Jesus, - and unto the blood of sprinkling, more excellently speaking, than, Abel.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Twentieth Century New Testament
to Jesus, the intermediary of a new Covenant, and to the Sprinkled Blood that tells of better things than the blood of Abel.
Webster
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Weymouth New Testament
and to Jesus the negotiator of a new Covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks in more gracious tones than that of Abel.
Williams New Testament
to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks a better message than even Abel's did.
World English Bible
to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Worrell New Testament
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than Abel.
Worsley New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than Abel.
Youngs Literal Translation
and to a mediator of a new covenant -- Jesus, and to blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than that of Abel!
Themes
Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
Advocate » Saviour » Became mediator between God and man
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
Christ, the mediator » In virtue of his atonement
Christ, the mediator » Of the gospel covenant
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Christ, the mediator of
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Murder » Represented as a sin crying unto heaven
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
Topics
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:24
Prayers for Hebrews 12:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
23
and to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to God, who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect [bringing them to their final glory],
24 and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant [uniting God and man], and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks [of mercy], a better and nobler and more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 4:10
The Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s [innocent] blood is crying out to Me from the ground [for justice].
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which it was testified of him that he was righteous (upright, in right standing with God), and God testified by accepting his gifts. And though he died, yet through [this act of] faith he still speaks.
Hebrews 8:6
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason He is the Mediator and Negotiator of a new covenant [that is, an entirely new agreement uniting God and man], so that those who have been called [by God] may receive [the fulfillment of] the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has taken place [as the payment] which redeems them from the sins committed under the obsolete first covenant.
Hebrews 10:22
let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Exodus 24:8
So Moses took the blood [which had been placed in the large basins] and sprinkled it on the people, and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
Matthew 26:28
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
Isaiah 55:3
“Incline your ear [to listen] and come to Me;
Hear, so that your soul may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies [promised and] shown to David.
Jeremiah 31:31-33
“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the
Matthew 23:35
Mark 14:24
And He said to them,
Luke 11:51
Luke 22:20
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying,
Hebrews 7:22
And so [because of the oath’s greater strength and force] Jesus has become the certain guarantee of a better covenant [a more excellent and more advantageous agreement; one that will never be replaced or annulled].
Hebrews 8:8
However, God finds fault with them [showing its inadequacy] when He says,
When I will make and ratify a new covenant
With the house of Israel and with the house of Judah;
Hebrews 9:21
And in the same way he sprinkled both the tabernacle and all the containers and sacred utensils of worship with the blood.
Hebrews 11:28
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood [on the doorposts], so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them (the firstborn of Israel).
Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace [the source of serenity and spiritual well-being] who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood that sealed and ratified the eternal covenant,