Hebrews 9:1

Hebrews 9:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.
• New International Version (NIV)Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary.

Context of Hebrews 9:1

Now even the first one had regulations for worship and the earthly sanctuary. 2For a tent was prepared: in the outer part were the menorah, the table, and the presentation of the bread—this is called the Holy Place. 3Beyond the second curtain was a dwelling called the Holy of Holies.

Hebrews 9:1 word by word

Εἶχεν μὲν οὖν καὶ ἡ πρώτη δικαιώματα λατρείας, τό τε ἅγιον κοσμικόν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thenοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• verilyμένmen · on the other handG3303
• the firstὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the firstπρῶτοςprōtos · firstG4413
• hadἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• ordinancesδικαίωμαdikaiōma · righteous actG1345
• of divine serviceλατρείαlatreia · ministryG2999
• andτεte · and/bothG5037
• aἅγιοςhagios · holyG40
• worldlyκοσμικόςkosmikos · earthlyG2886

Cross-references for Hebrews 9:1

• Hebrews 8:7For if that first one had been faultless, there would not have been discourse seeking a second.
• Hebrews 9:10These relate only to food and drink and various washings—regulations for the body imposed until a time of setting things straight.
• Leviticus 18:3You are not to act as they do in the land of Egypt, where you used to live. Nor are you to act as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you, nor are you to walk in their customs.
• Leviticus 22:9“Therefore kohanim should keep My charge, so that they do not become guilty of sin and die should they profane it. I am Adonai who sanctifies them.
• Numbers 9:12They are not to leave any of it until morning, or break any bones. When they celebrate Passover they are to observe all its regulations.
• Ezekiel 43:11If they are ashamed of all they have done, sketch out the House for them, its layout, its exits and its entrances, its complete design, with all its ordinances and all its laws. Write it down in their sight, so they may observe its complete design and all its ordinances and do them.
• Luke 1:6Together they were righteous before Adonai, walking without fault in all His commandments and instructions.
• Hebrews 8:2He is a priestly attendant of the Holies and the true Tent—which Adonai set up, not man.
• Exodus 25:8“Have them make a Sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.
• Colossians 2:8See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah.

Commentaries on Hebrews 9:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The first covenant had also ordinances - Our translators have introduced the word covenant, as if had been, if not originally in the text, yet in the apostle's mind. Several MSS., but not of good note, as well as printed editions, with the Coptic version, have tabernacle; but this is omitted by ABDE, several others, both the Syriac, Ethiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, some copies of the Itala, and several of the Greek fathers; it is in all probability a spurious…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Then verily - Or, moreover. The object is to describe the tabernacle in which the service of God was celebrated under the former dispensation, and to show that it had a reference to what was future, and was only an imperfect representation of the reality. It was important to show this, as the Jews regarded the ordinances of the tabernacle and of the whole Levitical service as of divine appointment, and of perpetual obligation. The object of Paul is to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The Jewish tabernacle and its utensils. (1-5) Their use and meaning. (6-10) These fulfilled in Christ. (11-22) The necessity, superior dignity, and power of his priesthood and sacrifice. (23-28) Verses 1-5 The apostle shows to the Hebrews the typical reference of their ceremonies to Christ. The tabernacle was a movable temple, shadowing forth the unsettled state of the church upon earth, and the human nature of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom the fulness…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5These verses describe the tabernacle, which was Israel's place of worship before they built the temple.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-281. Then verily--Greek, "Accordingly then." Resuming the subject from He 8:5. In accordance with the command given to Moses, "the first covenant had," &c. had--not "has," for as a covenant it no longer existed, though its rites were observed till the destruction of Jerusalem. ordinances--of divine right and institution. service--worship. a worldly sanctuary--Greek, "its (literally, 'the') sanctuary worldly," mundane; consisting of the elements of the…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 9:1

• Church
• Offerings
• Ordinance
• Symbols and Similitudes
• Tabernacle
• Types
• Works

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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