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The Holiest Place
Commentators explain that behind the 'second veil' was the Most Holy Place, or 'Holy of Holies.' This inner room was considered the most sacred space on earth because it housed the symbolic presence of God. Its extreme exclusivity powerfully illustrated God's profound holiness and the separation between a holy God and humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:3
18th Century
Theologian
And after the second veil. There were two veils for the tabernacle. The one which is described in Exodus 26:36-37 was called the hangi…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:3
After the second veil (μετα το δευτερον καταπετασμα). The first veil opened from outside into the Holy Place, the second veil open…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:3
19th Century
Bishop
The tabernacle.—Rather, a tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies. This literal translation of a Hebrew expression …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. And a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:3
Then there was a “second curtain” (cf. Exodus 26:31–33; 36:35–36; Leviticus 24:3); it is called the “second” to distinguish …
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And after the second vail
Were there more vails than one? The Scripture speaks but of one, ([Reference Exodus 26:3…
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…