tabernacle. Greek. skene, tent, which is used by the Septuagint to render the Hebrew mishkan (the structure) and 'ohel (the tent which covered it). Compare Exo 17:19 , Exo 17:21 .
made = prepared.
wherein = in (Greek. en . App-104 .) which.
candlestick = lampstand. Exodus 25:31-40 . According to Josephus, only one in Herod's Temple. Ten in Solomon's; see 1 Kings 7:49 .
table . Exodus 25:23-30 .
shewbread . Literally the setting forth of the loaves. Exodus 25:30 .
pot . Gr . stamnos. Only here. See Exodus 16:32-34 .
budded . Greek. blastano. Here; Matthew 13:26 . Mark 4:27 . James 5:18 . See Numbers 17:8 . tables. Greek. plax . Only here and 2 Corinthians 3:3 . See Exodus 25:16 .
of force = sure. Greek. bebaios. See Hebrews 6:19 .
after, &c . = over (Greek. epi) the dead (victims). See Genesis 15:9-18 . Jeremiah 34:18 .
no . . . at all . Greek. me pote.
strength . Greek. ischuo. Compare App-172 . The two covenants referred to above show the necessity of a victim being slain for the validity of a covenant, and the ceremony of passing between the parts thereof. To the unconditional covenant with Abraham, Jehovah was the only party (Genesis 15:17 , Genesis 15:18 ); in the other, note verses: Heb 18:19 . The passage here has nothing to do with a "will" or "will-making".
Verse 1
Then verily . . . also = Now even.
covenant . No Greek. word. The ellipsis is rightly supplied by " covenant ".
ordinances . Greek. dikaioma. App-191 .
divine service . Greek. latreia. App-190 .
worldly = earthly. Greek. kosmikos. See Titus 2:12 .
sanctuary . See Hebrews 8:2 . Read "the sanctuary, an earthly one".
Verse 2
tabernacle. Greek. skene, tent, which is used by the Septuagint to render the Hebrew mishkan (the structure) and 'ohel (the tent which covered it). Compare Exo 17:19 , Exo 17:21 .
made = prepared.
wherein = in (Greek. en . App-104 .) which.
candlestick = lampstand. Exodus 25:31-40 . According to Josephus, only one in Herod's Temple. Ten in Solomon's; see 1 Kings 7:49 .
table . Exodus 25:23-30 .
shewbread . Literally the setting forth of the loaves. Exodus 25:30 .
Verse 3
after = behind. Greek. meta. App-104 .
veil . See Hebrews 6:19 .
Holiest of all = Holy of Holies.
Verse 4
censer . Greek. thumiaterion. Only here.
ark . See Exodus 25:10-22 .
covenant . See Hebrews 8:6 . Exodus 25:10-22 .
pot . Gr . stamnos. Only here. See Exodus 16:32-34 .
budded . Greek. blastano. Here; Matthew 13:26 . Mark 4:27 . James 5:18 . See Numbers 17:8 . tables. Greek. plax . Only here and 2 Corinthians 3:3 . See Exodus 25:16 .
Verse 5
cherubims = cherubim. Only here in NT, but see Revelation 4:6 .
glory . See p. 1511.
shadowing = overshadowing. Greek. kataskiazo. Only here.
mercyseat . Greek. hilasterion. See Romans 3:25 and Exodus 25:17 .
of = concerning. Greek. peri . App-104 .
we . . . speak . Literally it is not ( App-105 ) now to speak.
particularly = in detail. Greek. kata ( App-104 ) meros (part).
Verse 6
when, &c . = these things having been thus prepared.
went = go.
always . Greek. diapantos.
accomplishing . Greek. epiteleo. App-125 .
service . As Hebrews 9:1 .
of God . Omit.
Verse 7
second . i.e. the Holy of Holies.
once . Greek. hapax. See Hebrews 6:4 .
every . Literally "of the".
without = apart from. Greek. choris.
for . Greek. huper. App-104 .
errors = ignorances. Greek. agnoema . Only here. See Leviticus 4:2 .
people . Greek. laos. See Acts 2:47 .
Verse 8
Holy Ghost . App-101 .
signifying . Greek. deloo. See 1 Corinthians 1:11 .
way, &c . Literally "the way of the Holy ( pla c e s)".
Holiest . Literally "holies".
of all . Omit.
not yet . Greek. mepo .
made manifest. Greek. phaneroo. App-106 .
while as, &c . Read "while the first tabernacle is as yet standing".
Verse 9
was = is.
figure . Greek. parabole. Here and Hebrews 11:19 translated "figure". Elsewhere in the Gospels always "parable", save Mark 4:30 . Luke 4:23 .
for . Greek. eis . App-104 .
time . See App-195 .
then . Omit.
in = according to. Greek. kata. App-104 .
were = are. The Temple ritual still continuing.
make . . . perfect. Greek. teleioo. App-125 .
did the service = serves. Greek. latreuo. See Hebrews 8:5 .
as pertaining to . Greek. kata, as above.
the . Omit.
conscience . See Acts 23:1 .
Verse 10
in = upon. Greek. epi . App-104 .
washings . Greek. baptismos. App-115 .
Carnal, &c . i.e. rites and ceremonies. Compare Acts 15:10 .
imposed on . Greek. epikeimai. See Luke 23:23 .
reformation . Greek. diorthosis . Only here. In this verse is the Figure of speech Antimereia ( App-6 ).
Verse 11
Christ . App-98 .
being = having.
an . Omit.
good = the good.
a = the
perfect . Greek. teleios . App-125 .
made, &c . Greek. cheiropoietos . See Acts 7:48 .
building = creation.
Verse 12
Neither . Greek. oude.
once . Greek. ephapax. See Hebrews 7:27 .
obtained = found, as in Hebrews 4:16 (find).
eternal . App-151 .
redemption . Greek. lutrosis. Only here and Luke 1:68 ; Luke 2:38 .
Verse 13
if . Greek. ei . App-118 .
bulls, &c . See Leviticus 16:0 .
ashes, &c . See Numbers 19:2-20 .
sprinkling . Greek. rhantizo. See App-136 .
purifying . Greek. katharotes. Only here.
Verse 14
Spirit . Same as Hebrews 9:8 .
offered . Observe, not sacrificed.
without spot . Greek. amomos. See Ephesians 1:4 .
God . App-98 .
from . Greek. apo. App-104 .
dead works . See Hebrews 6:1 .
serve . See Hebrews 9:9 (did the service).
Verse 15
for this cause = on account of (Greek. dia) this.
Mediator . See Hebrews 8:6 .
the = a.
new . See Hebrews 8:8 .
testament = covenant, as in Hebrews 9:4 .
by means, &c . Literally death having taken place.
redemption . Greek. apolutrosis. See Romans 3:24 . Compare Hebrews 9:12
transgressions . Greek. parabasis. See Hebrews 2:2 . Compare App-128 .
under = upon (based upon). Greek. epi . App-104 .
promise, &c . = the promised eternal inheritance. Figure of speech Hypallage. App-6 .
inheritance . Compare 1 Peter 1:4 .
Verse 16
there must, &c . = it is necessary that the death . . . be brought in.
testator = appointed (victim). Greek. diatithemi. See Hebrews 8:10 .
Verse 17
of force = sure. Greek. bebaios. See Hebrews 6:19 .
after, &c . = over (Greek. epi) the dead (victims). See Genesis 15:9-18 . Jeremiah 34:18 .
no . . . at all . Greek. me pote.
strength . Greek. ischuo. Compare App-172 . The two covenants referred to above show the necessity of a victim being slain for the validity of a covenant, and the ceremony of passing between the parts thereof. To the unconditional covenant with Abraham, Jehovah was the only party (Genesis 15:17 , Genesis 15:18 ); in the other, note verses: Heb 18:19 . The passage here has nothing to do with a "will" or "will-making".
Verse 18
Whereupon, &c . = Wherefore not even.
dedicated = inaugurated. Greek. erikainizo. Only here and Hebrews 10:20 . Compare John 10:22 .
Verse 19
when, &c . Literally every command having been spoken (Greek. laleo . App-121 .) by (Greek. hupo) Moses. See Hebrews 3:2 .
according to . Greek. kata. App-104 .
the = Omit.
scarlet . Greek. kokkinos Only here; Matthew 27:28 . Revelation 17:3 , Revelation 17:4 ; Revelation 18:12 , Revelation 18:16 .
wool . Greek. erion . Only here and Revelation 1:14 .
hyssop . Greek. hussopos . Only here and John 19:29 .
book . See Exodus 24:7 .
Verse 20
This, &c . Quoted from Exodus 24:8 .
enjoined = commanded.
Verse 21
ministry . Greek. leitourgia. See Hebrews 8:6 .
Verse 22
almost . Greek. schedon. See Acts 13:44 .
by = according to. Greek. kata. App-104 .
with = in. Greek. en. App-104 .
shedding, &c Greek. haimatekchusia. Only here.
is . Greek. ginomai, to become.
no = not. App-105 .
Verse 23
patterns . Here = copies; "example" in Hebrews 8:5 .
the heavens. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
heavenly . See Hebrews 3:1 .
better sacrifices . i.e. one greater and better sacrifice. Figure of speech Heterosis. App-6 . Compare Psalms 51:17 .
Verse 24
figures . Greek. antitupon. Only here and 1 Peter 3:21 .
true Greek. alethinos. See Hebrews 8:2 .
appear . Greek. emphanizo. App-106 .
Verse 25
Nor yet . Greek. oude.
that = in order that. Greek. hina .
every year . Greek. kat ' ( App-104 .) eniauton. On the Day of Atonement.
of others . App-124 .
Verse 26
since = from. Greek. apo. App-104 .
foundation, &c . See Hebrews 4:3 .
end . Greek. sunteleia. See Matthew 13:39 .
world = ages. Plural of Greek. aion . App-129 .
appeared . Same as "made manifest", Hebrews 9:8 .
to put away = for (Greek. eis) putting away (Greek. athetesis . See Hebrews 7:18 ).
sin . App-128 .
Verse 27
as = inasmuch as. Greek. kath' ( App-104 .) hoson.
appointed . Greek. apokeimai. See Colossians 1:5 .
unto = to.
men . App-123 .
judgment . Greek. krisis. App-177 .
Verse 28
bear . Greek. anaphero. See Hebrews 7:27 .
look . Greek. apekdechomai. See Romans 8:19 .
appear . Greek. horao. App-133 .