The first covenant

(η πρωτη). Supply διαθηκη as in Hebrews 9:1.Has been dedicated

(ενκεκαινιστα). Stands dedicated. Perfect passive indicative of ενκαινιζο, a late verb in LXX, one papyrus, and in N.T. only here and Hebrews 10:20. It means to renew, to inaugurate (1 Samuel 11:14; 2 Chronicles 15:8) and in 1 Kings 8:63 to dedicate. Note τα ενκαινια (John 10:22) for the feast of dedication.

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Old Testament