“Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.” Context:The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution…

“For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.” Context:The book of Hebrews was written to…

“And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all.” Context and Background:The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and…

“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 rod that budded, and…

“And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.” Context:The book of Hebrews was written to a Jewish‑Christian audience, emphasizing the superiority…

“Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.” Context: The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians…

“For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.” Historical Context:The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution…

“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” Context:The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians who were…

“For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and…

“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” Context:To understand the significance of this verse, it’s essential to consider…