Commentaries
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Which (ητις). "Which very thing," the first tent (της πρωτης σκηνης, division of the tabernacle), a parenthesis and explanation.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Which was a figure for the time then present. That is, as long as the tabernacle stood. The word rendered figure—parabolh
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Which was a figure . . .—Rather, Which is a parable to the time present, according to which (parable) are offered bot…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priest went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“This is an illustration [GK 4130] for the present time.” That is, the real meaning of the tabernacle can now be understood. The writer is contrast…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Which was a figure, etc. (Hebrews 9:9). The word παραθολὴ, used here, signifies, in my opinion, the same thing as ἀντ…
John Gill
JohnGill
Which was a figure for the time then present
The tabernacle in general was a figure of Christ's human nature, ([Reference Hebr…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The apostle goes on to speak of the Old Testament services. Christ, having undertaken to be our High Priest, could not enter into heaven until he h…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Having described the elements of the Old Testament regarding the arrangement of the tabernacle, the Apostle now continues by discussing the office …
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson