but into the second only (A)the high priest goes, and he but (B)once a year, and not without taking blood, (C)which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. By this the Holy Spirit indicates that (D)the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing (which is symbolic for the present age).[a] According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered (E)that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with (F)food and drink and (G)various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:9 Or which is symbolic for the age then present

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