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The Ark's Prophetic Contents
The items in the Most Holy Place were rich with symbolism pointing to Jesus. Commentators explain the Ark of the Covenant represents Christ's presence, the manna His provision as the Bread of Life, Aaron's budding rod His resurrection and priesthood, and the stone tablets the law He perfectly fulfilled. These objects were a 'glorious representation' of God's plan.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:4
18th Century
Theologian
Which had the golden censer. The censer was a fire-pan, made for the purpose of carrying fire in order to burn incense on it in t…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:4
Having a golden censer (χρυσουν εχουσα θυμιατηριον). The present active participle εχουσα (feminine singular) agrees with σκηνη (t…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:4
19th Century
Bishop
Having a golden censer.—Or, having a golden altar of incense. Hardly any passage in the Epistle has given rise to more co…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:4
The author now says some things about the furnishings of the Most Holy Place, beginning with the golden “altar of incense” (GK 2593). There is a pr…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
Which has the golden censer
There were various censers used by the priests in the daily service, but this was a pe…
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…