Hebrews 9:6-10
English Standard Version
6 These preparations having thus been made, (A)the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only (B)the high priest goes, and he but (C)once a year, and not without taking blood, (D)which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that (E)the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing 9 (which is symbolic for the present age).[a] According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered (F)that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with (G)food and drink and (H)various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.
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- Hebrews 9:9 Or which is symbolic for the age then present
Hebrews 9:6-10
Common English Bible
6 When these things have been prepared in this way, priests enter the first tent all the time as they perform their service. 7 But only the high priest enters the second tent once a year. He never does this without blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins the people committed in ignorance. 8 With this, the Holy Spirit is showing that the way into the holy place hadn’t been revealed yet while the first tent was standing. 9 This is a symbol for the present time. It shows that the gifts and sacrifices that are being offered can’t perfect the conscience of the one who is serving. 10 These are superficial regulations that are only about food, drink, and various ritual ways to wash with water. They are regulations that have been imposed until the time of the new order.
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