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A Fitting Sacrifice
Commentators explain that the earthly tabernacle, being a mere “copy,” was appropriately cleansed by the blood of animals. However, the “heavenly things”—the true reality of God's presence—required a sacrifice of corresponding, infinite value. This shows the logical necessity for Christ's “better sacrifice” to purify the true sanctuary.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:23
18th Century
Theologian
The patterns of things in the heavens. These are the tabernacle and its various utensils. (See the notes on Hebrews 8:5).
Be pu…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:23
The copies (τα υποδειγματα). See 8:5 for this word, the earthly (8:4; 9:1) tabernacle.
With these (τουτοις…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:23
19th Century
Bishop
The patterns of things in the heavens.—Rather, the tokens (Hebrews 8:5) of the things in the heavens.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:18–26
19th Century
Preacher
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the l…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:23
“It was necessary” points to something more than expediency or the selection of one among a number of possible actions. There was no other way, bec…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:23
16th Century
Theologian
The patterns, or exemplars, etc. In case anyone should object and say that the blood by which the Old Testament was dedicated was…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:23
17th Century
Pastor
It was therefore necessary
On account of the divine appointment, and that types and antitypes might correspond; and …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:23–28
17th Century
Minister
It is evident that the sacrifices of Christ are infinitely better than those of the law, which could neither obtain pardon for sin nor grant power …