Hebrews 10:5 cpdv — For this reason, as Christ enters into the world, he says: “Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have fash…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For this reason, as Christ enters into the world, he says: “Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have fashioned a body for me. "

— Hebrews 10:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 10 — Context

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Otherwise, they would have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, once cleansed, would no longer be conscious of any sin.

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Instead, in these things, a commemoration of sins is made every year.

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For it is impossible for sins to be taken away by the blood of oxen and goats.

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For this reason, as Christ enters into the world, he says: “Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have fashioned a body for me.

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Holocausts for sin were not pleasing to you.

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Then I said, ‘Behold, I draw near.’ At the head of the book, it has been written of me that I should do your will, O God.”

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In the above, by saying, “Sacrifices, and oblations, and holocausts for sin, you did not want, nor are those things pleasing to you, which are offered according to the law;

Hebrews 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 10:5 say?
Hebrews 10:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this reason, as Christ enters into the world, he says: “Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have fashioned a body for me. ”
Where is Hebrews 10:5 in the Bible?
Hebrews 10:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 5.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 10:5.
What translation should I read Hebrews 10:5 in?
Hebrews 10:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 10:5?
Hebrews 10:5 reads (CPDV): “For this reason, as Christ enters into the world, he says: “Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have fashioned a body for me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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