Hebrews:9:1-10

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* Now even the first covenant had its ordinances of public worship , and its sanctuary , a material one . * For a tent was built , the outer one called the Holy Place , in which were the lamp and the table and the loaves of the Presence ; * and behind the second veil was the tent called the Holy of Holies . * In it was the golden altar of incense , and also the Ark of the Covenant covered all over with gold , in which was a golden pot holding the manna , and Aarons rod that budded , and the tables of the covenant ; * while above it , overshadowing the mercy-seat , were the cherubim of glory . But I must not speak about these in detail . * Such then were the arrangements . Into the outer tent the priests enter continually in the performance of their duties ; * but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone , once a year , and that not without blood , which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people . * The Holy Spirit teaching by this that the way into the Holiest has not yet been disclosed while the first tent is still standing . * This is a parable , for the present time , according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered that are not able , as far as conscience is concerned , to perfect the worshiper ; * since they consist only in meats and drinks and various ablutions , carnal ordinances , imposed until the time of reformation .

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