which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly (A)both gifts and sacrifices are offered which (B)cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10 since they relate only to (C)food, (D)drink, and various (E)washings, (F)regulations for the [a]body imposed until (G)a time of reformation.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:10 Lit flesh

This is an illustration(A) for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered(B) were not able to clear the conscience(C) of the worshiper. 10 They are only a matter of food(D) and drink(E) and various ceremonial washings(F)—external regulations(G) applying until the time of the new order.

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