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From:
A Dictionary of Biblical Words and Phrases
By:
Alfred Taylor Schofield
In the Old Testament priests were consecrated (Lev. 8); in the New, Christ is consecrated a priest for evermore (
Heb. 7:28
28
For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. (Hebrews 7:28)
), and He has consecrated for us a way into the holiest (
Heb. 10:20
20
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; (Hebrews 10:20)
). The word is now often used to express entire devotion or self dedication (
Rom. 12:1
1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
).
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