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What does Hebrews 10:5 — “a body have you prepared for me” — mean?

Answered by BibleQ . March 2, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Hebrews 10:5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me;” In readings by those who believe that Jesus already existed in heaven (Trinity, Jehovah’s Witnesses) this is often taken to mean that God prepared a foetus in Mary’s womb […]

When Jesus went back to heaven after his resurrection, did he sprinkle blood on the altar or mercy seat?

Answered by BibleQ . November 15, 2009 - 10:18 pm

Most sacrifices were completed by sprinkling some blood from the sacrifice on the altar. And in one specific case (Lev 16) on the mercy seat (or atonement cover). Since Jesus’ death was a sacrifice, it might make sense that his blood should be sprinkled on the altar. But there’s no evidence that this happened, nor […]

Why wasn’t God pleased with Cain’s offering?

Answered by BibleQ . October 30, 2009 - 7:35 am 1

This question is about the events in Genesis 4, especially v3-5: {3} In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, {4} and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his […]

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What does Hebrews 10:5 — “a body have you prepared for me” — mean?

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