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Hebrews 9:2-5
New English Translation
Hebrews 9:2-5
New English Translation
2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one,[a] which contained[b] the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this[c] is called the Holy Place. 3 And after the second curtain there was a tent called the holy of holies. 4 It contained the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered entirely with gold. In this ark[d] were the golden urn containing the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. 5 And above the ark[e] were the cherubim[f] of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail.
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- Hebrews 9:2 tn Grk “the first,” in order of approach in the ritual.
- Hebrews 9:2 tn Grk “in which [were].”
- Hebrews 9:2 tn Grk “which,” describing the outer tent.
- Hebrews 9:4 tn Grk “in which”; in the translation the referent (the ark) has been specified for clarity.
- Hebrews 9:5 tn Grk “above it”; in the translation the referent (the ark) has been specified for clarity.
- Hebrews 9:5 sn The cherubim (pl.) were an order of angels mentioned repeatedly in the OT but only here in the NT. They were associated with God’s presence, glory, and holiness. Their images that sat on top of the ark of the covenant are described in Exod 25:18-20.
Hebrews 9:2-5
New King James Version
Hebrews 9:2-5
New King James Version
2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the [a]sanctuary; 3 (A)and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All, 4 which had the (B)golden censer and (C)the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were (D)the golden pot that had the manna, (E)Aaron’s rod that budded, and (F)the tablets of the covenant; 5 and (G)above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
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- Hebrews 9:2 holy place, lit. holies
Hebrews 9:2-5
New International Version
Hebrews 9:2-5
New International Version
2 A tabernacle(A) was set up. In its first room were the lampstand(B) and the table(C) with its consecrated bread;(D) this was called the Holy Place.(E) 3 Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,(F) 4 which had the golden altar of incense(G) and the gold-covered ark of the covenant.(H) This ark contained the gold jar of manna,(I) Aaron’s staff that had budded,(J) and the stone tablets of the covenant.(K) 5 Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory,(L) overshadowing the atonement cover.(M) But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
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