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The differences between the quotation here and in Heb. 10:16 f. are remarkable:

10 tw'/ oi[kw/ jIsr. eij" th;n diavn. aujt . ejpi; kardiva" . 16 pro;" aujtouv" . ejpi; kardiva" aujt .
ejpi; th;n diavnoian . 12 kai; tw'n aJm. aujt mnhsqw' . 17 kai; tw'n aJm. aujt. kai; tw'n ajnomiw'n aujtw'n . mnhsqhvsomai .

The quotation in Heb. 10:16 f. seems to be made from memory.

ii. The Old Service and the New: the Atonement of the Law and the Atonement of Christ (Hebrews 9)

Having pointed out generally the new scene and the new conditions of Christ's High-priestly work, the writer goes on to consider it in detail in comparison with that of the Levitical system. He (1) describes with affectionate reverence the ordered arrangements of the Old Sanctuary and its furniture, and the limited privileges of the Old Priesthood (Heb. 9:1-10); and then (2) he places in contrast with these the High-priestly Atonement of Christ resting upon a New Covenant, of which the issue will yet be revealed in glory (9:11-28).

(1) 9:1-10. The Sanctuary and Priests under the Old Covenant

This section falls into three subdivisions.

( a ) The Tabernacle; its parts and furniture: (9:1-5). ( b ) The priestly Service of the Tabernacle: (9:6, 7). ( c ) The lesson of the restrictions of the service: (9:8-10).

1 Now even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and its sanctuary , a sanctuary of this world. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared, the first, wherein were the candlestick and the table and the shew-bread, that which is called the Holy place. 3 And after the second veil a tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies ,

4 having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid all round about with gold, wherein was a golden pot holding the manna, and the rod of Aaron that budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 and above it Cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; whereof we cannot now speak severally. 6 But when these things have been thus prepared, the priests enter into the first tabernacle continually, accomplishing the divine services; 7 but into the second, once in the year, the High-priest alone, not without blood, which he offereth for himself and for the ignorances of the people ,

8 the Holy Ghost thus signifying that the way into the Holy place hath not yet been made manifest, while the first tabernacle hath still an appointed place; 9 which is a parable for the season now present, and according to this (parable) gifts and sacrifices are offered, such as cannot make the worshipper perfect in conscience ,

10 being only ordinances of flesh, resting upon (accompanied by) meats and drinks and divers washings,


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