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.
Darby English Version
Whence neither the first was inaugurated without 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.
Young's Literal Translation
whence not even the first apart from blood hath been initiated,