16 In fact, making an agreement of this kind is like writing a will. This is because the one who makes the will must die before it is of any use. 17 In other words, a will doesn’t go into effect as long as the one who made it is still alive.
18 Blood was also used9.18 Blood was also used: Or "There also had to be a death." to put the first agreement into effect. 19 Ex 24.6-8.Moses told the people all the Law said they must do. Then he used red wool and a hyssop plant to sprinkle the people and the book of the Law with the blood of bulls and goats9.19 blood of bulls and goats: Some manuscripts do not have "and goats." and with water. 20 He told the people, "With this blood God makes his agreement with you."
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