because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive. Cross References Hebrews 9:16 In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, Hebrews 9:18 That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood. Treasury of Scripture For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator lives. Genesis 48:21 John 14:27 Galatians 3:15 |