Hebrews 9:3
“And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;”
Hebrews 9:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And after the second veil, the tabernacle, which is called the holy of holies:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holy of holies;
- DARBYDarby
- but after the second veil a tabernacle which is called Holy of holies,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- After the second veil was the tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and after the second vail a tabernacle that is called 'Holy of holies,'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Behind the second veil was the tabernacle known as the Holiest of all;
Context: Hebrews 9
1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.
2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
4Which 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 budded, and the tables of the covenant;
5And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
About Hebrews 9: The Perfect Sacrifice
This chapter explains how Jesus' sacrifice was once for all and how it provided a way for believers to have their sins forgiven and to receive eternal life.
Commentary
Hebrews 9 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of the New Covenant and the superiority of Jesus’ sacrifice over the Old Covenant. The author begins by discussing the tabernacle and the various rituals that were performed in it. He then goes on to explain how Jesus’ sacrifice was superior to the Old Covenant because it was a once-for-all sacrifice that was effective for all time. He also explains how the New Covenant was sealed with the shedding of Jesus’ blood, which was a much more powerful symbol than the blood of animals used in the Old Covenant.