Hebrews 9:9 “It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacr…”

Hebrews 9:9

It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Which 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;

World English Bible

This is a symbol of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshiper perfect,

American Standard Version

which is a figure for the time present; according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices that cannot, as touching the conscience, make the worshipper perfect,

Geneva Bible 1599

Which was a figure for that present time, wherein were offred gifts and sacrifices that could not make holy, concerning the conscience, him that did the seruice,

Darby Translation

the which [is] an image for the present time, according to which both gifts and sacrifices, unable to perfect as to conscience him that worshipped, are offered,

Young's Literal Translation

which [is] a simile in regard to the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which are not able, in regard to conscience, to make perfect him who is serving,

Bible in Basic English

And this is an image of the present time; when the offerings which are given are not able to make the heart of the worshipper completely clean,

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Cross references

“a figure”

1 Peter 3:21 Romans 5:14 Hebrews 9:24 Hebrews 11:19

1 Peter 3:21 · BSB

And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Romans 5:14 · BSB

Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

Hebrews 9:24 · BSB

For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 11:19 · BSB

Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

“the time”

Hebrews 7:11 Hebrews 11:39 Hebrews 11:40 1 Peter 1:11 1 Peter 1:12

Hebrews 7:11 · BSB

Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not i…

Hebrews 11:39 · BSB

These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

Hebrews 11:40 · BSB

God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.

1 Peter 1:11 · BSB

trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

1 Peter 1:12 · BSB

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look in…

“gifts”

Hebrews 5:1

Hebrews 5:1 · BSB

Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

“that could”

Hebrews 10:11 Hebrews 10:1–4 Galatians 3:21 Hebrews 9:13 Hebrews 9:14 Hebrews 7:18

Hebrews 10:11 · BSB

Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

Hebrews 10:1–4 · BSB

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Galatians 3:21 · BSB

Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

Hebrews 9:13 · BSB

For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,

Hebrews 9:14 · BSB

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 7:18 · BSB

So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

“as pertaining”

Psalm 51:16–19

Psalm 51:16–19 · BSB

For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.

10They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

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