HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near. Christians are called to enter by the blood of Christ (v. Hebrews 10:19) into God’s presence (see Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 10:1). true heart. A cleansed and believing heart (in full assurance of faith) that is obedient to God (contrast v. Hebrews 10:26; Hebrews 3:8, Hebrews 3:12; Hebrews 4:12). hearts sprinkled clean. Jesus’ death allows for sinners to be made pure in God’s sight (see notes on 9:14; 10:15–18). bodies washed. Likely a reference to baptism (see Hebrews 6:2; Acts 22:16; 1 Corinthians 6:11), which employs ritually pure water (compare Numbers 5:17; Ezekiel 36:25).

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