Hebrews 9:6

Now while these things were in existence, the priests went into the first Tent at all times, for prayer and the making of offerings.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.

In Context

5And over it were the winged ones of glory with their wings covering the mercy-seat; about which it is not possible now to say anything in detail.

7But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:

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Cross References

Exodus 30:7And on this altar sweet spices are to be burned by Aaron every morning when he sees to the lights.

2 Chronicles 26:16But when he had become strong, his heart was lifted up in pride, causing his destruction; and he did evil against the Lord his God; for he went into the Temple of the Lord for the purpose of burning perfumes on the altar of perfumes.

Luke 1:8Now it came about that in his turn he was acting as priest before God,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:2-8

The Furniture of the Tabernacle. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary. 3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that… Read the whole commentary →

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