Hebrews 9:10

Translations

Modern

They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

Traditional

Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

Literal

…consisting only in foods and drinks and various washings—ordinances of the flesh being imposed until the time of reformation.

Latin

…et variis baptismatibus, et justitiis carnis usque ad tempus correctionis impositis.

Original

Greek

English

They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

Notes

Hebrews 9:10

The old system focused only on physical rules and could not address people's inner feelings (Hebrews 8:10; 10:21 –24). It was temporary, meant to last until Christ came to create a better system (9:11–10:18).

Hebrews 9:1–10:18

This section explains that Christ's death, as the sacrifice in the new covenant, is better than the sacrifices in the old covenant. In Hebrews 9:1 –10, the author describes worship practices under the old covenant rules (see Exodus 28 –29; Leviticus 1–10; 16:1–17:16). In Hebrews 9:11–10:18, these rules are compared to Christ's superior offering.

Hebrews 8:1–10:18

This passage explains that the role of Jesus as the heavenly high priest is better than the role of earthly priests.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron God’s Sabbath Rest The Ark of the Covenant The Cities of Refuge The New Covenant The Superiority of the Son The Tabernacle

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