Hebrews 9:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

Which was a symbol for the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience;

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    This is a symbol for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered cannot perfect the worshiper in conscience.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    which{G3748} [is] a figure{G3850} for{G1519} the time{G2540} present;{G1764} according{G2596} to which{G3739} are offered{G4374} both{G5037} gifts{G1435} and{G2532} sacrifices{G2378} that{G3361} cannot,{G1410} {G3361} as touching{G2596} the conscience,{G4893} make{G5048} the worshipper{G3000} perfect,{G5048}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Which{G3748} was a figure{G3850} for{G1519} the time{G2540} then present{G1764}{(G5761)}, in{G2596} which{G3739} were offered{G4374}{(G5743)} both{G5037} gifts{G1435} and{G2532} sacrifices{G2378}, that could{G1410}{(G5740)} not{G3361} make{G5048} him that did the service{G3000}{(G5723)} perfect{G5048}{(G5658)}, as pertaining to{G2596} the conscience{G4893};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Which was a similitude for the tyme then present and in which were offered gyftes and sacrifises that coulde not make them that minister parfecte as pertaynynge to the conscienc

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Which was a symilitude for the tyme then present, in the which were offred giftes and sacrifices, and coulde not make perfecte (as partaynynge to the conscience) him, that dyd the Gods seruyce

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Which was a figure for that present time, wherein were offred gifts and sacrifices that could not make holy, concerning the conscience, him that did the seruice,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Whiche (was) a similitude for the tyme then preset, in which were offred giftes and sacrifices, that coulde not make the worshipper perfect as parteining to the conscience,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    which is a symbol of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshipper perfect;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    which `is' a simile in regard to the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which are not able, in regard to conscience, to make perfect him who is serving,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    which `is' a figure for the time present; according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices that cannot, as touching the conscience, make the worshipper perfect,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    which [is] a figure for the time present; according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices that cannot, as touching the conscience, make the worshipper perfect,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And this is an image of the present time; when the offerings which are given are not able to make the heart of the worshipper completely clean,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    which is a symbol of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshipper perfect;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    This was a symbol for the time then present, when gifts and sacrifices were offered that could not perfect the conscience of the worshiper.

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 5:1 : 1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in matters related to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
  • Heb 7:11 : 11 If therefore perfection were through the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
  • Heb 7:18-19 : 18 For there is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness. 19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw near to God.
  • Ps 40:6-7 : 6 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire; my ears You have opened: burnt offering and sin offering You have not required. 7 Then I said, Behold, I come: in the scroll of the book it is written of me,
  • Ps 51:16-19 : 16 For you do not desire sacrifice, or I would give it; you do not delight in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 18 Do good in your good pleasure to Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then you shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering; then they shall offer bulls on your altar.
  • Rom 5:14 : 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of Adam's transgression, who is a type of him who was to come.
  • Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could have given life, then truly righteousness would have been by the law.
  • Heb 9:24 : 24 For Christ has not entered into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
  • Heb 10:1-4 : 1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come and not the actual form of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offer year by year continually make those who come perfect. 2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? Because the worshipers, once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sins. 3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. 4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.
  • Heb 10:11 : 11 And every priest stands daily ministering and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
  • Heb 11:19 : 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.
  • Heb 11:39-40 : 39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.
  • 1 Pet 3:21 : 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
  • 1 Pet 1:11-12 : 11 Searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which have now been reported to you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
  • Heb 9:13-14 : 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the flesh, 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Heb 9:5-8
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    5 And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak in detail.

    6 Now when these things were thus arranged, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, performing the service of God.

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

    8 The Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet revealed while the first tabernacle was still standing:

  • Heb 10:1-6
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    1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come and not the actual form of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offer year by year continually make those who come perfect.

    2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? Because the worshipers, once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sins.

    3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.

    4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.

    5 Therefore, when he comes into the world, he says, Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you have prepared for me:

    6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you had no pleasure.

  • Heb 9:10-15
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    10 Concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.

    11 But Christ came as a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation;

    12 Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

    13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the flesh,

    14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

    15 And for this reason He is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

  • Heb 9:18-26
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    77%

    18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.

    19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the book itself and all the people,

    20 Saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."

    21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry.

    22 And almost all things are purified by the law with blood; and without shedding of blood there is no remission.

    23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

    24 For Christ has not entered into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

    25 Not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place every year with the blood of others;

    26 For then He would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

  • Heb 10:8-11
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    8 Previously saying, Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin you did not desire, nor had pleasure in them (which are offered according to the law),

    9 Then he said, Behold, I have come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first that he may establish the second.

    10 By that will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

    11 And every priest stands daily ministering and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

  • Heb 9:1-3
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    1 Then truly the first covenant also had ordinances of divine service and a worldly sanctuary.

    2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the lampstand, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary.

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

  • Heb 8:2-7
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    2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up, and not man.

    3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; therefore it is necessary that this man also have something to offer.

    4 For if he were on earth, he would not be a priest, since there are priests that offer gifts according to the law;

    5 Who serve as an example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was warned by God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, says He, that you make all things according to the pattern shown to you on the mount.

    6 But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

    7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then there would have been no occasion sought for the second.

  • Heb 10:14-15
    2 verses
    73%

    14 For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

    15 The Holy Spirit also is a witness to us; for after he had said before,

  • Heb 7:19-20
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    72%

    19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw near to God.

    20 And inasmuch as he was not made priest without an oath:

  • Heb 7:27-28
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    27 Who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for he did this once, when he offered up himself.

    28 For the law appoints as high priests men who have weaknesses; but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who is perfected forever.

  • Heb 13:10
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    10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.

  • Heb 10:18-20
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    18 Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

    19 Therefore, brothers, having boldness to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

    20 By a new and living way which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, his flesh,

  • Heb 5:1
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    1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in matters related to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

  • Heb 8:13
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    13 In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first old. Now that which decays and grows old is ready to vanish away.