Hebrews 13:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's how it worked: when the high priest brought animal blood into the holy place to deal with sin, those animals' bodies were burned completely outside the camp.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The sacrifice happened inside, but the cost was paid outside where everyone could see.

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