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Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tent, accomplishing the services,
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A Constant, Daily Service
Commentators explain that this verse describes the regular, daily duties of ordinary priests. They would continually enter the 'first tabernacle,' or Holy Place, to perform services like burning incense and tending the lamps. This constant, repetitive work establishes the nature of the Old Covenant system.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When these things were thus ordained. Thus arranged or appointed. Having shown what the tabernacle was, the apostle proceeds to s…
These things having been thus prepared (τουτων ουτως κατεσκευασμενων). Genitive absolute with the perfect passive participle of κα…
19th Century
Anglican
Now when these things were so ordained...—Better: And when these things have been so prepared, into the first tabernacle the priests e…
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Baptist
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priest went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
B…
From the sanctuary the author moves to the ritual, notably what was done on the Day of Atonement. He uses the limitations attached to the high prie…
16th Century
Protestant
Now, when these things were thus ordained, etc. Omitting other matters, he undertakes to address the chief point in dispute: he s…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when these things were thus ordained Or prepared and got ready; that is, when the tabernacle was finished, and s…
The apostle goes on to speak of the Old Testament services. Christ, having undertaken to be our High Priest, could not enter into heaven until he h…
13th Century
Catholic
Having described the elements of the Old Testament regarding the arrangement of the tabernacle, the Apostle now continues by discussing the office …
