"The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first taber…" — Hebrews 9:8

Hebrews 9:8 · KJV

“The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:”

— Hebrews 9:8

Verse 7

But into the second {went} the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and {for} the errors of the people:

Verse 9

Which {was} a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Hebrews 9 — Context

Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service {of God}.

But into the second {went} the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and {for} the errors of the people:

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Which {was} a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

{Which stood} only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed {on them} until the time of reformation. {ordinances: or, rites, or, ceremonies}

Cross References

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,

John 10:9

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Hebrews 10:19-22

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, {boldness: or, liberty}

Galatians 3:8

And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, {saying}, In thee shall all nations be blessed.

Hebrews 9:3

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake {as they were} moved by the Holy Ghost. {in old time: or, at any time}