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Heb 9:23. Οὖν, therefore) The particle intimates that the execution of those things which were mentioned at Heb 9:18 is comprehended in this Passage.-κρείττοσι θυσίαις, with better victims or sacrifices) The plural, corresponding to the Levitical plural, is used for the singular, on account of the excellence of the one sacrifice of Christ, which was perfect in all its parts. If a Jew asks, What are your sacrifices? We answer: Our sacrifices consist in the one matchless sacrifice of Him who was crucified. In this Apodosis, the word καθαρίζεσθαι, to be purified, which is to be supplied, makes a Hypallage;[52] for the heavenly things are pure in themselves, but we needed to be purified in order that we might enjoy them, Heb 9:14. So ἁγιάζεται, is sanctified, 1Ti 4:5; 1Ti 4:4, i.e. the use is rendered holy in respect of us. Comp. Lev 16:16; Lev 16:19; Num 18:1.
[52] See Append. A change, whereby a thing is attributed to one subject which ought to be attributed to another. Here purification is attributed to the heavenly things, which really applies to ourselves.-ED.