Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. New Living Translation When these things were all in place, the priests regularly entered the first room as they performed their religious duties. English Standard Version These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, Berean Standard Bible When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. Berean Literal Bible Now these things having been prepared thus, indeed the priests enter into the first tabernacle regularly, accomplishing the sacred services. King James Bible Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. New King James Version Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. New American Standard Bible Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle, performing the divine worship, NASB 1995 Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle performing the divine worship, NASB 1977 Now when these things have been thus prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle, performing the divine worship, Legacy Standard Bible Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the first part of the tabernacle performing the divine worship, Amplified Bible Now when these things have been prepared in this way, the priests continually enter the outer [or first section of the] tabernacle [that is, the Holy Place] performing [their ritual acts of] the divine worship, Christian Standard Bible With these things prepared like this, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry. Holman Christian Standard Bible With these things set up this way, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry. American Standard Version Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services; Contemporary English Version But this is how everything was when the priests went each day into the first part of the tent to do their duties. English Revised Version Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services; GOD'S WORD® Translation That is how these two parts of the tent were set up. The priests always went into the first part of the tent to perform their duties. Good News Translation This is how those things have been arranged. The priests go into the outer tent every day to perform their duties, International Standard Version When everything had been arranged like this, the priests always went into the first part of the tent to perform their duties. Majority Standard Bible When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. NET Bible So with these things prepared like this, the priests enter continually into the outer tent as they perform their duties. New Heart English Bible Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services, Webster's Bible Translation Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God: Weymouth New Testament These arrangements having long been completed, the priests, when conducting the divine services, continually enter the outer tent. World English Bible Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these things having been thus prepared, into the first dwelling place, indeed, the priests go in at all times, performing the services, Berean Literal Bible Now these things having been prepared thus, indeed the priests enter into the first tabernacle regularly, accomplishing the sacred services. Young's Literal Translation And these things having been thus prepared, into the first tabernacle, indeed, at all times the priests do go in, performing the services, Smith's Literal Translation And these thus prepared, truly to the first tent the priests always came in, to complete the divine services. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow these things being thus ordered, into the first tabernacle the priests indeed always entered, accomplishing the offices of sacrifices. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, once such things were placed together, in the first part of the tabernacle, the priests were, indeed, continually entering, so as to carry out the duties of the sacrifices. New American Bible With these arrangements for worship, the priests, in performing their service, go into the outer tabernacle repeatedly, New Revised Standard Version Such preparations having been made, the priests go continually into the first tent to carry out their ritual duties; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe priests always entered into the outer tabernacle and performed their service of worship; Aramaic Bible in Plain English But The Priests were always entering the outer Tabernacle and performing their ministry, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNow, when these things were thus arranged, the priests went, at all times, into the first tabernacle, discharging the service of God. Godbey New Testament And these having been thus adjusted, the priests come continually into the first tabernacle, performing the services: Haweis New Testament Now when these things were thus disposed, the priests entered continually into the first tabernacle indeed, performing the divine services: Mace New Testament These things being thus disposed, the priests went at all times into the first part of the tabernacle, to officiate the divine service, but into the other part, Weymouth New Testament These arrangements having long been completed, the priests, when conducting the divine services, continually enter the outer tent. Worrell New Testament Now, these things having been thus prepared, the priests go continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services; Worsley New Testament Now these things being thus disposed, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle to perform their daily services: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Earthly Tabernacle…5Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. 6When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. 7But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.… Cross References Exodus 30:7-8 And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. Leviticus 24:3-4 Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually. Numbers 18:2-6 But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you. ... 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ... 2 Chronicles 13:10-11 But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. Exodus 27:20-21 And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. Leviticus 16:17 No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel. 1 Samuel 2:28 And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” Luke 1:8-9 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. Hebrews 8:3-5 And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. / Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. / The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 10:11 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. Hebrews 13:10-11 We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. / Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. Matthew 12:5 Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent? Treasury of Scripture Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. the priests. Exodus 27:21 In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel. Exodus 30:7,8 And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it… Numbers 28:3 And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering. Jump to Previous Accomplishing Always Arranged Arrangements Carry Completed Conducting Continually Divine Duties Enter Entered Entering Existence First Indeed Making Ministry Offerings Ordained Ordered Outer Performing Prayer Preparations Prepared Priests Regularly Ritual Room Service Services Tabernacle Tent Times WorshipJump to Next Accomplishing Always Arranged Arrangements Carry Completed Conducting Continually Divine Duties Enter Entered Entering Existence First Indeed Making Ministry Offerings Ordained Ordered Outer Performing Prayer Preparations Prepared Priests Regularly Ritual Room Service Services Tabernacle Tent Times WorshipHebrews 9 1. The description of the rites and sacrifices of the law;11. which are far inferior to the dignity and perfection of the sacrifice of Christ. When everything had been prepared in this way This phrase refers to the meticulous preparations required under the Old Covenant for worship in the tabernacle. The tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25-31, was a portable earthly sanctuary where God dwelled among His people. The preparation involved specific rituals and offerings, as outlined in Leviticus, to ensure that everything was in accordance with God's commands. This preparation symbolizes the need for purity and order in approaching God, reflecting the holiness required to enter His presence. the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestsThe priests were the descendants of Aaron, tasked with performing the sacred duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. They served as mediators between God and the people of Israel. 2. First Room (Holy Place) This refers to the first section of the tabernacle, known as the Holy Place, where the priests performed daily rituals. It contained the lampstand, the table of showbread, and the altar of incense. 3. Sacred Duties These were the daily rituals and offerings performed by the priests, including lighting the lamps, burning incense, and replacing the showbread. 4. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert, which later influenced the design of the permanent temple in Jerusalem. 5. Preparation This refers to the meticulous arrangements and consecrations required before the priests could enter the Holy Place, emphasizing the holiness and order of worship. Teaching Points The Importance of Preparation in WorshipJust as the priests prepared meticulously, believers today should approach worship with reverence and readiness, preparing their hearts and minds to meet with God. The Role of Mediators The priests served as mediators under the old covenant, pointing to Jesus Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who mediates a new covenant, granting us direct access to God. Daily Faithfulness in Service The regular duties of the priests remind us of the importance of daily faithfulness in our spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, reading Scripture, and serving others. Holiness and Order in Worship The structured and holy nature of the tabernacle worship underscores the need for order and reverence in our worship practices today. The Transition from Old to New Covenant Understanding the old covenant practices helps us appreciate the fulfillment and superiority of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.(6) Now when these thing were thus ordained . . .--Better, And when these things have been thus prepared, into the first tabernacle the priests enter continually, accomplishing the services. As has been already observed (Hebrews 9:2), the present tense is used throughout these verses (Hebrews 9:6-10), not because the writer refers to the services as still continuing, but because he is still tracing the ordinance of Scripture. It is of the Tabernacle alone that he speaks. The words of Hebrews 9:4 would have been entirely incorrect in regard to the temple of his day, in which the Most Holy Place was empty. The service.--Comp. Exodus 30:7-8; Leviticus 24:1-8. . . . Verse 6. - Now these things being thus ordained (A.V.; rather, arranged or constituted; it is the same word (κατασκευάζω) as was used in ver. 2, "there was a tabernacle made;" also in Hebrews 3:3, 4, of God's "house;" on which see supra), the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services. (Observe that here, where the ministrations are described, present tenses are used; perhaps because these ministrations were still going on when the Epistle was written.) The continual services in the "first tabernacle" were(1) lighting the lamps every evening, and trimming them every morning (Exodus 27:21; Exodus 30:8; Leviticus 24:3); (2) renewing the twelve loaves of shewbread every sabbath (Leviticus 24:5, etc.); (3) burning incense on the golden altar twice daily, when the lamps were trimmed and lighted (Exodus 30:7, 8), at the time of the morning and evening sacrifice, the people meanwhile praying outside (Luke 1:10). Greek [When]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. everything Τούτων (Toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. had been prepared κατεσκευασμένων (kateskeuasmenōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 2680: From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create. in this way, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. priests ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. entered εἰσίασιν (eisiasin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1524: To go in, enter (originally: I shall go in). From eis and eimi; to enter. regularly διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. outer πρώτην (prōtēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. room σκηνὴν (skēnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4633: A tent, booth, tabernacle, abode, dwelling, mansion, habitation. Apparently akin to skeuos and skia; a tent or cloth hut. to perform ἐπιτελοῦντες (epitelountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2005: To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. [their] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sacred duties. λατρείας (latreias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2999: Service rendered to God, perhaps simply: worship. From latreuo; ministration of God, i.e. Worship. Links Hebrews 9:6 NIVHebrews 9:6 NLT Hebrews 9:6 ESV Hebrews 9:6 NASB Hebrews 9:6 KJV Hebrews 9:6 BibleApps.com Hebrews 9:6 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 9:6 Chinese Bible Hebrews 9:6 French Bible Hebrews 9:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 9:6 Now these things having been thus prepared (Heb. He. Hb) |
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