9:12 once for all. In contrast to the repetition of sacrifices by the Levitical priests (10:2, 3, 10–14). This emphatic word anticipates the climactic statement in vv. 26–28.

blood of goats and calves. This was used by the high priest on the yearly Day of Atonement to cleanse the Most Holy Place (Lev. 16:11–16).

eternal redemption. A redemption is a purchase by payment of a price or ransom. The effect of Christ’s redemption is permanent because it was by His own blood.