Hebrews 9:11

But, when Christ came, he appeared as high priest of that better system which was established; and he entered through that nobler and more perfect tent, not made by human hands – that is to say, not a part of this present creation.

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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

10the whole system being concerned only with food and drink and various ablutions – external ceremonials imposed until the coming of the new order.

12Nor was it with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood, that he entered, once and for all, into the sanctuary, and obtained our eternal deliverance.

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Cross References

Psalms 40:7Then said I, “Here I am, as the roll of the book has enjoined.

Malachi 3:1“I am about to send my messenger and he will clear a path before me: And the Lord, who you are seeking, will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant who you long for is already coming, says the Lord of hosts.

Matthew 11:3and asked – “Are you ‘the coming one,’ or are we to look for someone else?”

John 1:14And the Word became human, and lived among us, (We saw his glory – the glory of the Only Son sent from the Father), full of love and truth.

Acts 7:48Yet it is not in buildings made by hands that the Most High dwells. As the prophet says –

2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if our tent – that earthly body which is now our home – is taken down, we have a house of God’s building, a home not made by hands, imperishable, in heaven.

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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