Hebrews 9:11

But Christ having come, Chief Priest of the coming good things, through the greater and more perfect dwelling place not made with hands—that is, not of this creation—

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

But 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;

In Context

10only on the basis of food, and drinks, and different immersions, and fleshly ordinances—until the time of reformation imposed on [them].

12neither through blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, entered in once into the holy places, having obtained continuous redemption;

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Cross References

Psalms 40:7Then I said, “Behold, I have come, || In the roll of the scroll it is written of me,

Malachi 3:1“Behold, I am sending My messenger, || And he has prepared a way before Me, || And suddenly the Lord whom you are seeking comes into His temple, || Even the Messenger of the Covenant, || Whom you are desiring, || Behold, He is coming,” said YHWH of Hosts.

Matthew 11:3said to Him, “Are You He who is coming, or do we look for another?”

John 1:14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of [the] only begotten of [the] Father, full of grace and truth.

Acts 7:48But the Most High does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands, according as the prophet says:

2 Corinthians 5:1For we have known that if the tent of our earthly house may be thrown down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands—perpetual—in the heavens,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:9-15

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 8 The 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: 9 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; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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