[still lacking : introduction] Heb. 9 introduction [=2 lines] was corrupted : 12 [ch.8] + 1 : a) the end of previous chapter 8 is a rather solid closing of that theme , but it’s difficult to find a bridge to this chapter 9 ; b) because line 1 of this chapter contains some “conclusion”, it means that the original version had a preceding line (line 0) , c) the only candidate for line 0 is line 12 of previous chapter 9 — but what could it have written …? KJV : 12. For I will be mercyful to their unrighteousness , [<< impossible anyway] and their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more. 1. Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service , and a worldly sanctuary.” option : 12 that=now , merciful=God – (had) be=devised – (-an-) injustice=ordinance – [..1x..]…
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