Hebrews 9:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷ In other words, a will doesn't go into effect as long as the one who made it is still alive.

¹⁸ Blood was also used^[a] to put the first agreement into effect. ^19 (A) Moses told the people all the Law said they must do. Then he used red wool and a hyssop plant to sprinkle the people and the book of the Law with the blood of bulls and goats^[b] and with water.