Hebrews 9:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The first promise that was made included rules for worship and a tent for worship here on earth.

Cross References

Exodus 25:8

I also want them to build a special place where I can live among my people.

Ezekiel 43:11

then if they are truly sorry, describe for them the design and shape of the temple, the gates, the measurements, and how the buildings are arranged. Explain the regulations about worshipping there, then write down these things, so they can study and obey them.

Leviticus 22:9

Obey me, or you will die on duty for disgracing the place of worship. Remember—I am the LORD, the one who makes a priest holy.

Numbers 9:12

and don't leave any of it until morning or break any of the animal's bones. Be sure to follow these regulations.

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Romans 9:4

They are the descendants of Israel, and they are also God's chosen people. God showed them his glory. He made agreements with them and gave them his Law. The temple is theirs and so are the promises that God made to them.

Colossians 2:8

Don't let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but they are only human teachings. They come from the powers of this world and not from Christ.

Hebrews 8:13

When the Lord talks about a new agreement, he means that the first one is out of date. And anything that is old and useless will soon disappear.

Hebrews 8:2

He also serves as the priest in the most holy place inside the real tent there in heaven. This tent of worship was set up by the Lord, not by humans.

Hebrews 8:7

If the first agreement with God had been all right, there would not have been any need for another one.

Hebrews 9:24

This is why Christ did not go into a tent that had been made by humans and was only a copy of the real one. Instead, he went into heaven and is now there with God to help us.