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Hebrews 9:7-14 The Heavenly Tabernacle

7 But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

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

9 This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper.

10 They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.

11 The Blood of Christ
When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation.

12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.

13 The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.

14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

Cross References for Hebrews 9:7-14

Psalms 95:10 - For forty years I was angry with that generation; I said, “They are a people whose hearts go as... Click to read the verse Psalms 95:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:10

Leviticus 16:34 - “This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sin... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:34 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:34

Leviticus 4:2 - “Say to the Israelites: ‘When anyone sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:2

Isaiah 29:14 - Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14

2 Samuel 6:7 - The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him d... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:7

Hebrews 9:14 - How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself u... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14

2 Chronicles 33:9 - But Manasseh led Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray, so that they did more evil than the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:9 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:9

Leviticus 16:15 - “He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and take its blood behind... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:15 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:15

Hebrews 9:12 - He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:12

Leviticus 16:3 - “This is how Aaron is to enter the sanctuary area: with a young bull for a sin offering and a r... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:3

Leviticus 16:14 - He is to take some of the bull’s blood and with his finger sprinkle it on the front of the aton... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:14

Leviticus 16:11 - “Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his hous... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:11

Exodus 30:10 - Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on its horns. This annual atonement must be made with th... Click to read the verse Exodus 30:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:10

Hebrews 7:27 - Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:27 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:27

Hebrews 9:25 - Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Mo... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:25 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:25

Leviticus 16:17 - No one is to be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Mos... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:17

Hosea 4:12 - of my people. They consult a wooden idol and are answered by a stick of wood. A spirit of prost... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:12 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:12

Hebrews 10:19-20 - A Call to Persevere Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19-20 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19-20

Leviticus 9:7 - Moses said to Aaron, “Come to the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering... Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:7

Psalms 19:12 - Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Click to read the verse Psalms 19:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:12

Leviticus 16:6 - “Aaron is to offer the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his hous... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:6 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:6

Hebrews 5:3 - This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:3

Leviticus 5:18 - He is to bring to the priest as a guilt offering a ram from the flock, one without defect and o... Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:18

Isaiah 28:7 - And these also stagger from wine and reel from beer: Priests and prophets stagger from beer and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:7

1 John 5:6 - This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6

Hebrews 9:24-25 - For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24-25 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24-25

Hebrews 5:2-3 - He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2-3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2-3

Hebrews 6:19 - We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary beh... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19

Hebrews 10:3 - But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:3

Isaiah 3:12 - Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. O my people, your guides lead you astray; they ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:12

Amos 2:14 - The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not ... Click to read the verse Amos 2:14 Click to read the verse Amos 2:14

Isaiah 9:16 - Those who guide this people mislead them, and those who are guided are led astray. Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:16

Leviticus 16:2-20 - The Lord said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:2-20 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:2-20