Hebrews 9:1-10

1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and an earthly sanctuary.1 2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, in which was the lampstand, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary.2 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 on all sides with gold, in which was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. 6Now when these things were thus prepared, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God . 7But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:

8The Holy Spirit thus signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet revealed, while the first tabernacle was yet standing: 9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and various washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.3