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The Real Sanctuary
Commentators unanimously highlight the contrast between the earthly tabernacle and heaven. The earthly sanctuary was a physical 'copy' or 'pattern' ('antitype' in Greek) of the true, spiritual reality. Christ bypassed the copy and entered the original: 'heaven itself,' the ultimate place of God's presence.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:24
18th Century
Theologian
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands. Into the temple or tabernacle. The Jewish high priest alone entered into t…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:24
Made with hands (χειροποιητα). See verse 11 for this word.
Like in pattern to the true (αντιτυπα των αληθι…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:24
19th Century
Bishop
For Christ is not entered.—Better, For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with hands, of like pattern to the true
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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 9:24
“For” introduces an explanation of what precedes. Christ’s work for humankind was done where it really counted. We have already had the idea that C…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:24
16th Century
Theologian
For Christ is not entered, etc. This is a confirmation of the previous verse. He had spoken of the true sanctuary, even the heave…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:24
17th Century
Pastor
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with
hands
The most holy place in…
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 …