Verse Comparison: Hebrews 9:18
American Standard Version
Wherefore even the first `covenant' hath not been dedicated without blood.
Amplified® Bible
So even the [old] first covenant (God's will) was not inaugurated {and} ratified {and} put in force without the shedding of blood.
Contemporary English Version
Blood was also used to put the first agreement into effect.
Darby English Version
Whence neither the first was inaugurated without blood.
Good News Bible
That is why even the first covenant went into effect only with the use of blood.
International Standard Version
This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
King James Version
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore even the first {covenant} was not inaugurated without blood.
New International Version
This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
New King James Version
Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore even the first covenant had not become inaugurated without blood.
Young's Literal Translation
whence not even the first apart from blood hath been initiated,