A.T. Robertson Commentary Hebrews 9:23

"It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these." — Hebrews 9:23 (ASV)

The copies (τα υποδειγματα). See 8:5 for this word, the earthly (8:4; 9:1) tabernacle.

With these (τουτοις). Instrumental case of ουτος, like the rites above described (verse 19), perhaps with some disparagement.

Themselves (αυτα). The heavenly realities (8:2,5; 9:11f.).

With better sacrifices (κρειττοσιν θυσιαις). Instrumental case again. Point of this section (9:13-10:18).

Than these (παρα ταυτας). Use of παρα and the accusative case after a comparative as in 1:4,9. To us it seems a bit strained to speak of the ritual cleansing or dedication of heaven itself by the appearance of Christ as Priest-Victim. But the whole picture is highly mystical.