Hebrews 10:4

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Hebrews 10 explains that the law was only a shadow of the good things to come and could not perfect those who drew near through repeated sacrifices. The author argues that these offerings were reminders of sin.

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Hebrews 10:11Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
Hebrews 9:12He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
Leviticus 16:15Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

World English Bible (WEB)

For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.

King James Version (KJV)

For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because it is not possible for the blood of oxen and goats to take away sins.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for it is impossible for blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque la sangre de los toros y de los machos cabríos no puede quitar los pecados.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque es imposible que la sangre de los toros y de los chivos quite los pecados.

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Hebrews 10:4

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