Hebrews 9:9-10

The Earthly Holy Place

9 (which is symbolic for the present age). 1 According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered d that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with e food and drink and f various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.

  1. Cross References
    Hebrews 7:19
    (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
  2. Cross References
    Leviticus 11:2
    Speak to the people of Israel, saying, These are the living things that you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth.
  3. Cross References
    Mark 7:4
    And when they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions that they observe, such as the washing of cups and pots and copper vessels and dining couches.)
    Mark 7:8
    You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.
    Leviticus 11:25
    And whoever carries any part of their carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening.
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