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Hebrews 9:10 Meaning

Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

Context Explained

8The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as 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 divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

Key Themes

lawritualreformation

Related Cross References

  • Galatians 3:24

    The law served as a guardian until Christ came.

  • Hebrews 10:1

    This verse contrasts the old covenant's sacrifices with the new covenant.

  • Colossians 2:17

    The old rituals are described as a shadow of what was to come in Christ.

Source: Hebrews 9:10