Hebrews 9

16 Now when someone leaves a will,*9:16a Or covenant; also in 9:17. it is necessary to prove that the person who made it is dead.*9:16b Or Now when someone makes a covenant, it is necessary to ratify it with the death of a sacrifice.17 The will goes into effect only after the person’s death. While the person who made it is still alive, the will cannot be put into effect.

18 That is why even the first covenant was put into effect with the blood of an animal. 19 For after Moses had read each of God’s commandments to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats,*9:19 Some manuscripts do not include and goats. along with water, and sprinkled both the book of God’s law and all the people, using hyssop branches and scarlet wool. 20 Then he said, "This blood confirms the covenant God has made with you."*9:20 Exod 24:8.