15 For this was he made the Mediator of the new covenant, that by his death he might become the ransom for those who had transgressed against the first covenant, (and) that they might receive the promise, they, who are called unto the inheritance which is eternal.

16 For where a covenant is, there is indicated the DEATH of that which made it.

17 For upon death only is it confirmed; because while he who made it lived there is no value in it.