Hebrews 9:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now the first covenant had both regulations for worship and a Holy Place here on earth.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.

American Standard Version:

Now even the firstcovenanthad ordinances of divine service, and its sanctuary, a sanctuary of this world.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then{G3767} verily{G3303} the first{G4413} covenant had{G2192} also{G2532} ordinances{G1345} of divine service{G2999}, and{G5037} a worldly{G2886} sanctuary{G39}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 25:8

  • And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.

Hebrews 9:10

  • [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation.

Hebrews 9:11

  • 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;

Leviticus 18:30

  • Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that [ye] commit not [any one] of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I [am] the LORD your God.

Hebrews 8:2

  • A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Leviticus 18:3

  • After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.

Leviticus 18:4

  • Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I [am] the LORD your God.

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Commentary for Hebrews 9:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3767
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖν
    Transliteration: oûn
    Pronunciation: oon
    Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
  2. Strong's Number: G3303
    There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέν
    Transliteration: mén
    Pronunciation: men
    Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
  3. Strong's Number: G4413
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτος
    Transliteration: prōtos
    Pronunciation: pro'-tos
    Description: contracted superlative of πρό; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):--before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.
  4. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
  5. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G1345
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δικαίωμα
    Transliteration: dikaíōma
    Pronunciation: dik-ah'-yo-mah
    Description: from δικαιόω; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision:--judgment, justification, ordinance, righteousness.
  7. Strong's Number: G2999
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λατρεία
    Transliteration: latreía
    Pronunciation: lat-ri'-ah
    Description: from λατρεύω; ministration of God, i.e. worship:--(divine) service.
  8. Strong's Number: G5037
    There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: teh
    Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
  9. Strong's Number: G2886
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοσμικός
    Transliteration: kosmikós
    Pronunciation: kos-mee-kos'
    Description: from κόσμος (in its secondary sense); terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt):--worldly.
  10. Strong's Number: G39
    There are 2119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅγιον
    Transliteration: hágion
    Pronunciation: hag'-ee-on
    Description: neuter of ἅγιος; a sacred thing (i.e. spot):--holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary.