Hebrews 9:3

The part of the tent behind the second curtain is called the inner sanctuary.

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In The King James Version

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

In Context

2For a tent was constructed, with an outer part which contained the stand for the lamps, and the table, and the consecrated bread. This is called the sanctuary.

4In it is the gold incense-altar, and the ark containing the covenant, completely covered with gold. In the ark is a gold casket containing the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets on which the covenant was written;

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:19This hope is an anchor for our souls, secure and strong, and it reaches into the sanctuary that lies behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, friends, since we may enter the sanctuary with confidence, in virtue of the blood of Jesus,

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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