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Earthly but God-Ordained
Commentators explain that the first covenant had a complete, God-given system for worship. However, its sanctuary was "worldly," meaning it was physical and belonged to this earth. This wasn't a criticism, but a statement of fact to contrast it with the heavenly and spiritual reality of the new covenant where Christ ministers.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
Chapter Nine.
Analysis of the Chapter.
The general design of this chapter is the same as the two preceding: to show that Christ as Hi…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:1
Even the first covenant (κα η πρωτη). Κα (even) is doubtful. No word for covenant with πρωτε (cf. 8:7).
Had
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
The subject begun in the last chapter (Hebrews 9:1–6) is continued here. The mention of the “more excellent ministry” led to the descri…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:1
19th Century
Preacher
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.
That is to say, a material sanctuary,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:1
The writer has no noun with his adjective “first,” but NIV is certainly correct in inserting “covenant.” The author is contrasting two whole ways o…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
Then verily the first, and so on. After having spoken generally of the abrogation of the old covenant, he now refers specially to…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then verily the first covenant had ordinances of divine
service
The apostle's design …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The apostle shows the Hebrews the typical reference of their ceremonies to Christ. The tabernacle was a movable temple, foreshadowing the unsettled…