Hebrews 9:1-10 ▼

1 Verily, therefore, the first covenant used to have ordinances of divine service, and the sanctuary pertaining to the world.

2 For a tabernacle was prepared; the first, in which were both the lamp-stand and the table, and the show-bread, which, indeed, is called "Holy;"

3 and, after the second veil, a tabernacle which is called the "Holy of Holies:"

4 having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid on every side with gold, in which was a golden pot containing the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

5 and over it Cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which things we cannot now speak in detail.

6 Now, these things having been thus prepared, the priests go continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services;

7 but into the second, the high priest alone, once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people;

8 the Holy Spirit signifying this, that the way into the Holies has not yet been made manifest, while the first tabernacle is yet standing;

9 which, indeed, is a figure for the time present, according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, which cannot, as to the conscience, make the worshiper perfect;

10 being only (with meats and drinks and various immersions) ordinances of the flesh, imposed until a time of reformation.