Hebrews 9 - Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Old Covenant Ministry

9 Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was set up, and in the first room, which is called the holy place, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation loaves.(A) 3 Behind the second curtain was a tent called the most holy place.(B) 4 It had the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, covered with gold on all sides, in which was a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.(C) 5 The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now.(D)

6 With these things prepared like this, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry.(E) 7 But the high priest alone enters the second room, and he does that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.(F) 8 The Holy Spirit was making it clear that the way into the most holy place had not yet been disclosed while the first tabernacle was still standing.(G) 9 This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper’s conscience.(H) 10 They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of the new order.(I)

New Covenant Ministry

11 But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come.[a] In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not of this creation(J)), 12 he entered the most holy place once for all time, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.(K) 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh,(L) 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit(M) offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our[b] consciences from dead works so that we can serve the living God?(N)

15 Therefore, he is the mediator(O) of a new covenant,[c](P) so that those who are called might receive the promise(Q) of the eternal inheritance, because a death has taken place for redemption from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.(R) 16 Where a will exists, the death of the one who made it must be established. 17 For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in effect while the one who made it is living. 18 That is why even the first covenant was inaugurated with blood. 19 For when every command had been proclaimed by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats,[d] along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll itself and all the people,(S) 20 saying, This is the blood of the covenant that God has ordained for you.[e](T) 21 In the same way, he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the articles of worship with blood.(U) 22 According to the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.(V)

23 Therefore, it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves to be purified with better sacrifices than these.(W) 24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands (only a model[f] of the true one) but into heaven itself, so that he might now appear in the presence of God for us.(X) 25 He did not do this to offer himself many times, as the high priest enters the sanctuary yearly with the blood of another.(Y) 26 Otherwise, he would have had to suffer many times since the foundation of the world. But now he has appeared one time, at the end of the ages,(Z) for the removal of sin by the sacrifice of himself.(AA) 27 And just as it is appointed for people to die once—and after this, judgment(AB) 28 so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many,(AC) will appear a second time,(AD) not to bear sin, but[g] to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.(AE)

Footnotes

  1. 9:11 Other mss read that are to come
  2. 9:14 Other mss read your
  3. 9:15 The Gk word used here can be translated covenant, will, or testament, also in vv. 16,17,18.
  4. 9:19 Some mss omit and goats
  5. 9:20 Ex 24:8
  6. 9:24 Or antitype, or figure
  7. 9:28 Lit time, apart from sin,

Cross references

  1. 9:2 : Ex 25:8–9,23–39; 26:1; Lv 24:5–8
  2. 9:3 : Ex 26:31–33; 40:3
  3. 9:4 : Ex 16:33; 25:10,16; 30:1–5; Nm 17:10; Dt 10:2
  4. 9:5 : Ex 25:18–19; Lv 16:2
  5. 9:6 : Nm 28:3
  6. 9:7 : Ex 30:10; Lv 16:15,34; Heb 5:3
  7. 9:8 : Jn 14:6; Heb 10:19–20
  8. 9:9 : Heb 5:1; 7:19
  9. 9:10 : Lv 11:2–3; Col 2:16
  10. 9:11 : Heb 2:17; 8:2; 10:1
  11. 9:12 : Dn 9:24; Heb 7:27; 10:4
  12. 9:13 : Lv 16:14–15; Nm 19:2,9,17–18
  13. 9:14 : 1Pt 3:18; 1Jn 1:7
  14. 9:14 : Ti 2:14; Heb 6:1; 10:2,22
  15. 9:15 : 1Tm 2:5; Heb 8:6; 12:24
  16. 9:15 : Jr 31:31–34; 1Co 11:25; 2Co 3:6; Heb 7:22; 8:8; 13:20
  17. 9:15 : Gn 12:7; Rm 8:28; Gl 3:19; Heb 4:1
  18. 9:15 : Rm 3:25; 5:6
  19. 9:19 : Ex 24:6–8; Lv 14:4–6
  20. 9:20 : Ex 24:8; Mt 26:28
  21. 9:21 : Ex 29:12; Lv 8:15
  22. 9:22 : Lv 17:11
  23. 9:23 : Heb 8:5
  24. 9:24 : Rm 8:34; Heb 7:25; 8:2
  25. 9:25 : Heb 9:7; 10:19
  26. 9:26 : Mt 24:3; 28:20; 1Co 10:11
  27. 9:26 : Heb 4:3; 7:27
  28. 9:27 : Gn 3:19; 2Co 5:10
  29. 9:28 : Is 53:12; 1Pt 2:24
  30. 9:28 : Mk 8:38; 1Th 4:16
  31. 9:28 : Mt 26:28; 1Co 1:7; Ti 2:13

You Might Also Like:

Hebrews 9 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

9 It had, indeed, then (even the first tabernacle) ordinances of service, also a worldly sanctuary, 2 for a tabernacle was prepared, the first, in which was both the lamp-stand, and the table, and the bread of the presence -- which is called `Holy;' 3 and after the second vail a tabernacle that is c...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

9 [Soothly] And the former testament had justifyings of worship, and holy thing during for a time [and holy thing worldly, that is, during for a time]. 2 For the tabernacle was made first, in which were candlesticks, and [a] board, and setting forth of loaves [and putting forth of loaves], which is...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)

9 The first agreement had laws about worship. And it had a holy place on earth where the agreement was kept. 2 A house was made. In the first part of the house were the light, the table, and the bread of God. This first part was called the Holy Place. 3 The next part of the house was called the Most...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - World English Bible (WEB)

9 Now indeed even the first[a] covenant had ordinances of divine service and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared. In the first part were the lamp stand, the table, and the show bread; which is called the Holy Place. 3 After the second veil was the tabernacle which is called the H...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - The Voice (VOICE)

Jeremiah is known as the prophet of the new covenant. Hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, Jeremiah heard the voice of God and saw what God had planned: a new day. A new law inscribed in the mind and written on the heart. A new and abiding knowledge of God. A new covenant where mercy runs de...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Messiah Enters the Heavenly Holies9 Now even the first one had regulations for worship and the earthly sanctuary. [a] 2 For a tent was prepared: in the outer[b] part were the menorah, the table, and the presentation of the bread[c]—this is called the Holy Place. 3 Beyond the second curtain[d] was a...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

The Earthly and the Heavenly Sanctuaries9 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent[a] was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence;[b] it is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second curt...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

The Earthly and the Heavenly Sanctuaries9 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent[a] was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence;[b] it is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second curt...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - Revised Geneva Translation (RGT)

9 Then, indeed, the first Testament had ordinances of religion, and a worldly sanctuary, 2 For the first Tabernacle was made - in which was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread - which is called the Holy Place. 3 And after the second veil, the Tabernacle - which is called the Holiest of...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Testament for Everyone (NTE)

The Old Tabernacle Points Forward to the New9 The first Tabernacle had, of course, its own regulations for worship, and it contained the earthly sanctuary. 2 A double tent was constructed. In the outer one was the lampstand, the table and the ‘bread of the presence’. This is called ‘the holy place’...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

The Earthly and the Heavenly Sanctuaries9 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent[a] was constructed, the first one, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the Presence;[b] this is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second c...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Earthly and the Heavenly Sanctuaries9 Now[a] the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent[b] was constructed, the first one, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the Presence;[c] this is called the holy place.(A)3 Behind the second cur...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Matthew Bible (NMB)

The value and significance of the old testament, and how far the new excels it. 9 That first tabernacle indeed had observances, and the serving of God, and temporal holiness. 2 For a foretabernacle was made, where the candlestick and the table and the showbread were, which is called holy. 3 But wi...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Living Translation (NLT)

Old Rules about Worship9 That first covenant between God and Israel had regulations for worship and a place of worship here on earth. 2 There were two rooms in that Tabernacle.[a] In the first room were a lampstand, a table, and sacred loaves of bread on the table. This room was called the Holy Plac...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New Life Version (NLV)

The New Way of Worship Is Better9 There were special ways of worship and a special holy place made by man for the Old Way of Worship. 2 A big tent was built and set up. It was called the holy place. It had a light and a table, and the holy bread was on the table. 3 Behind the second curtain there ...
Read More

Hebrews 9 - New King James Version (NKJV)

The Earthly Sanctuary(A)9 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and (B)the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the [a]sanctuary; 3 (C)and behind the second veil...
Read More