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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 With these things set up this way, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry.(A) 7 But the high priest alone enters the second room, and he does that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance.(B) 8 The Holy Spirit was making it clear that the way into the most holy place had not yet been disclosed while the first tabernacle was still standing.(C) 9 This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper’s conscience.(D) 10 They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of restoration.(E)
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