Hebrews 12:24

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 12:24

And to Iesus the mediatour of the new Couenant, and to the blood of sprinckling, that speaketh better things then that of Abel.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than {the blood} of Abel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than `that of' Abel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant; and to [the] blood of sprinkling, speaking better than Abel.
- Darby Bible

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
- Webster's Bible

and to Jesus the negotiator of a new Covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks in more gracious tones than that of Abel.
- Weymouth Bible

to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
- World English Bible

and to Jhesu, mediatour of the newe testament, and to the sprenging of blood, `betere spekinge than Abel.
- Wycliffe Bible

and to a mediator of a new covenant -- Jesus, and to blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than that of Abel!
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 12:24

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 12:24


12:24 To Jesus, the mediator - Through whom they had been perfected. And to the blood of sprinkling - To all the virtue of his precious blood shed for you, whereby ye are sprinkled from an evil conscience. This blood of sprinkling was the foundation of our Lord's mediatorial office. Here the gradation is at the highest point. Which speaketh better things than that of Abel - Which cried for vengeance.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 12:24


Heb 12:24 To Jesus the mediator of the new covenant. To fellowship with Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant as Moses was of the Old. And to the blood of sprinkling. To Christ's atoning blood by which our hearts are "sprinkled from an evil conscience" (Heb 10:22). That speaketh better things than [that of] Abel. Abel's blood cried for vengeance; Christ's pleads for mercy.

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