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That is why even the first covenant was inaugurated with blood.
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American Standard Version
Wherefore even the first covenant hath not been dedicated without blood.
English Standard Version
Therefore not even the first covenant was inaugurated without blood.
King James Version
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood.
New International Version
This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
New King James Version
Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.
New Living Translation
That is why even the first covenant was put into effect with the blood of an animal.
World English Bible
Therefore even the first covenant has not been dedicated without blood.