Hebrews 9:3

Behind the second veil was a room called the Holy of Holies.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2For a tabernacle was prepared. In the first room were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the Presence; this is called the Holy Place.

4It had a golden censer and the ark of the covenant, which was overlaid on all sides with gold. In the ark were the golden jar containing the manna, the rod of Aaron that had budded, and the tablets of the covenant.

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:19We have this hope as a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul. It enters into the inner sanctuary behind the veil,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by 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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