Hebrews 10:9 bbe — Then he said, See, I have come to do your pleasure. He took away the old order, so that he might put the new order in i…

Bible in Basic English

"Then he said, See, I have come to do your pleasure. He took away the old order, so that he might put the new order in its place."

— Hebrews 10:9, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 10 — Context

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You had no joy in burned offerings or in offerings for sin.

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Then I said, See, I have come to do your pleasure, O God (as it is said of me in the roll of the book).

8

After saying, You had no desire for offerings, for burned offerings or offerings for sin (which are made by the law) and you had no pleasure in them,

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Then he said, See, I have come to do your pleasure. He took away the old order, so that he might put the new order in its place.

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By that pleasure we have been made holy, by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once and for ever.

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And every priest takes his place at the altar day by day, doing what is necessary, and making again and again the same offerings which are never able to take away sins.

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But when Jesus had made one offering for sins for ever, he took his place at the right hand of God;

Hebrews 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 10:9 say?
Hebrews 10:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then he said, See, I have come to do your pleasure. He took away the old order, so that he might put the new order in its place.”
Where is Hebrews 10:9 in the Bible?
Hebrews 10:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 9.
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 10:9.
What translation should I read Hebrews 10:9 in?
Hebrews 10:9 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 10:9?
Hebrews 10:9 reads (BBE): “Then he said, See, I have come to do your pleasure. He took away the old order, so that he might put the new order in its place.” 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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