Hebrews 9:16

In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} where{G3699} a testament{G1242} is, there must also of necessity{G318} be{G5342}{(G5745)} the death{G2288} of the testator{G1303}{(G5642)}.

Strong's King James

(16) For where there's a covenant there's a necessity for the death of the one arranging it.

The F.O.G

[16] In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for where a covenant is, the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,

Young's Literal Translation

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Hebrews 9:16

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Hebrews 9:16