Hebrews 9:2

Hebrews 9:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
• New International Version (NIV)A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary;

Context of Hebrews 9:2

1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the lampstand, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. 3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; 4Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Hebrews 9:2 word by word

σκηνὴ γὰρ κατεσκευάσθη ἡ πρώτη ἐν ᾗ ἥ τε λυχνία καὶ ἡ τράπεζα καὶ ἡ πρόθεσις τῶν ἄρτων, ἥτις λέγεται ἅγια.Read the interlinear

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• there wasκατασκευάζωkataskeuazō · to prepareG2680
• a tabernacleσκηνήskēnē · tentG4633
• the firstὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the firstπρῶτοςprōtos · firstG4413
• whereinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whereinὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ·τεte · and/bothG5037
• the lampstandλυχνίαluchnia · lampstandG3087
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• the tableτράπεζαtrapeza · tableG5132
• the shewbreadπρόθεσιςprothesis · purposeG4286
• the shewbreadἄρτοςartos · breadG740
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• is calledλέγωlegō · to say: callG3004
• the sanctuaryἅγιοςhagios · holyG40

Cross-references for Hebrews 9:2

• Exodus 26:1Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.
• Exodus 29:1And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest’s office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,
• Exodus 36:8And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.
• Exodus 39:32Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that Yhwh commanded Moses, so did they.
• Exodus 40:2On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.
• Exodus 25:23Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.
• Exodus 26:35And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the lampstand over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.
• Exodus 37:10And he made the table of shittim wood: two cubits was the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof:
• Exodus 39:36The table, and all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread,
• Exodus 40:4And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the lampstand, and light the lamps thereof.
• Leviticus 24:5And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.
• Exodus 26:33And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy.

Commentaries on Hebrews 9:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein - The sense is here very obscure, and the construction involved: leaving out all punctuation, which is the case with all the very ancient MSS., the verse stands thus: ̔ ̔ͅ ̔ , . . . which I suppose an indifferent person, who understood the language, would without hesitation render, For, there was the first tabernacle constructed, in which were the candlestick, etc. And this tabernacle or dwelling may be…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2For there was a tabernacle made - The word “tabernacle” properly means a tent, a booth, or a hut, and was then given by way of eminence to the tent for public worship made by Moses in the wilderness. For a description of this, see Hebrews 9:3 to denote the “inner” sanctuary, or holy of holies. The tabernacle, like the temple afterward, was divided into two parts by the veil Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:33, one of which was called “the holy place,” and the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Israel's tabernacle was a tent with two rooms (see Exodus 25–31; 35:1–40:38). the lampstand: Exodus 25:31–40; 26:35. the table: Exodus 25:23–30. The priests entered the Holy Place daily to perform their ritual duties (Hebrews 9:6; see Exodus 28:43; Numbers 28:3–8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Defining "the worldly tabernacle." a tabernacle--"the tabernacle." made--built and furnished. the first--the anterior tabernacle. candlestick ... table--typifying light and life (Ex 25:31-39). The candlestick consisted of a shaft and six branches of gold, seven in all, the bowls made like almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch. It was carried in Vespasian's triumph, and the figure is to be seen on Titus' arch at Rome. The table of shittim…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 9:2

• Ark
• Candlestick
• Church
• Offerings
• Priest
• Sanctuary
• Shewbread (Showbread)
• Symbols and Similitudes
• Tabernacle
• Types
• Works

In the dictionaries

• Altar
• Bear
• High priest
• Holy place
• Ordinance
• Remission
• Sanctuary
• Stand
• Tabernacle
• Washing

Commentaries on Hebrews 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings