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href="/bsb/hebrews/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/hebrews/8.htm">New International Version</a> and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> There he ministers in the heavenly Tabernacle, the true place of worship that was built by the Lord and not by human hands. <a href="/esv/hebrews/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> a minister in the holy places and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord has pitched, not man. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/8.htm">King James Bible</a> A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/8.htm">New King James Version</a> a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up, not man. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> a minister in the sanctuary, and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> a minister in the holy places and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/amp/hebrews/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> a Minister (Officiating Priest) in the holy places and in the true tabernacle, which is erected not by man, but by the Lord. <a href="/csb/hebrews/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> a minister of the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that was set up by the Lord and not man. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> a minister of the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that was set up by the Lord and not man. <a href="/asv/hebrews/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/cev/hebrews/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/hebrews/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He serves as priest of the holy place and of the true tent set up by the Lord and not by any human. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> He serves as high priest in the Most Holy Place, that is, in the real tent which was put up by the Lord, not by human hands. <a href="/isv/hebrews/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tent set up by the Lord and not by any human. <a href="/msb/hebrews/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. <a href="/net/hebrews/8.htm">NET Bible</a> a minister in the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> a servant of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up, and not man. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and ministers in the Holy place and in the true tabernacle which not man, but the Lord pitched. <a href="/web/hebrews/8.htm">World English Bible</a> a servant of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, not man. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> a servant of the holy places, and of the true dwelling place, which the LORD set up, and not man, <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> a minister in the holy places and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord has pitched, not man. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of the holy places a servant, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord did set up, and not man, <a href="/slt/hebrews/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> A workman of holy things, and of the true tent, which the Lord pitched, and not man.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A minister of the holies, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath pitched, and not man. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who is the minister of holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which was established by the Lord, not by man. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/8.htm">New American Bible</a> a minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> a minister in the sanctuary and the true tent that the Lord, and not any mortal, has set up.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he has become the minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which God pitched and not man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he is the Minister of The Holy Place and The True Tabernacle, which God set up, and not man.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> a minister of the holy places, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The minister of the holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which God pitched, and not man. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> a minister of the holies, and of the true tabernacle which the Lord hath pitched, and not man. <a href="/mace/hebrews/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> a priest of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle which the Lord made, and not man. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and ministers in the Holy place and in the true tabernacle which not man, but the Lord pitched. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> a Minister of the holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> a minister of holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath raised, and not man. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/8-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1251" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/8.htm">Christ's Eternal Priesthood</a> 1The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2<a href="/greek/3011.htm" title="3011: leitourgos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of laos and ergon; a public servant, i.e. A functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or a worshipper or benefactor.">and who ministers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiōn (Adj-GNP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">sanctuary</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/228.htm" title="228: alēthinēs (Adj-GFS) -- True (lit: made of truth), real, genuine. From alethes; truthful.">TRUE</a> <a href="/greek/4633.htm" title="4633: skēnēs (N-GFS) -- A tent, booth, tabernacle, abode, dwelling, mansion, habitation. Apparently akin to skeuos and skia; a tent or cloth hut.">tabernacle</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4078.htm" title="4078: epēxen (V-AIA-3S) -- To fasten, pitch a tent. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to fix, i.e. to set up.">set up</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">by man.</a> 3And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/25-40.htm">Exodus 25:40</a> See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. <a href="/exodus/26-30.htm">Exodus 26:30</a> So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. <a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a> And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a> And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Psalm 78:69</a> He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. <a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1</a> Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. <a href="/ezekiel/43-4.htm">Ezekiel 43:4-5</a> and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. <a href="/ezekiel/44-4.htm">Ezekiel 44:4</a> Then the man brought me to the front of the temple by way of the north gate. I looked and saw the glory of the LORD filling His temple, and I fell facedown. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2</a> In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? <a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Acts 7:48-49</a> However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4</a> the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.minister.<a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Hebrews 9:8-12</a> 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: … <a href="/hebrews/10-21.htm">Hebrews 10:21</a> And having an high priest over the house of God;<a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1,35</a> And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons… the sanctuary.<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11,23,24</a> But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; … which.<a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a> For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1</a> For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.<a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Colossians 2:11</a> In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm">Ministers</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Ministers</a> <a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Places</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 8</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">By the eternal priesthood of Christ the Levitical priesthood of Aaron is overshadowed;</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">and replaced by the new covenant of the Gospel.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and who ministers in the sanctuary This phrase refers to Jesus Christ as the high priest who serves in the heavenly sanctuary. Unlike the earthly priests who ministered in the tabernacle and later the temple, Jesus serves in a heavenly realm. The concept of a sanctuary is rooted in the Old Testament, where the tabernacle was a portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a>). The role of a minister in this context is to act as an intermediary between God and humanity, offering sacrifices and prayers. Jesus, as the ultimate high priest, fulfills this role perfectly, offering Himself as the final sacrifice (<a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a>).and true tabernacle The "true tabernacle" signifies the heavenly reality of God's dwelling place, as opposed to the earthly tabernacle constructed by Moses. The earthly tabernacle was a shadow or copy of the heavenly one (<a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a>). This distinction emphasizes the superiority of the new covenant established by Christ. The true tabernacle is not limited by physical constraints and represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people (<a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>).set up by the Lord This phrase highlights the divine origin and construction of the heavenly tabernacle. Unlike the earthly tabernacle, which was built by human hands according to God's instructions (<a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Exodus 25:9</a>), the heavenly tabernacle is established by God Himself. This underscores the perfection and eternal nature of the heavenly sanctuary, as it is not subject to decay or destruction like earthly structures (<a href="/2_corinthians/5.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1</a>).not by man The contrast between what is set up by the Lord and what is made by man emphasizes the limitations of human efforts in achieving true communion with God. The earthly tabernacle, though divinely ordained, was temporary and imperfect, serving as a precursor to the ultimate reality found in Christ. This distinction reinforces the idea that salvation and access to God are not achieved through human works but through divine intervention and grace (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The High Priest who ministers in the heavenly sanctuary, fulfilling the role of mediator between God and humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary.htm">The Sanctuary</a> Refers to the heavenly sanctuary where Jesus serves, contrasting with the earthly tabernacle used in the Old Testament. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_true_tabernacle.htm">The True Tabernacle</a> The heavenly dwelling place of God, established by the Lord Himself, as opposed to the man-made tabernacle of the Old Covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> God, who established the true tabernacle in heaven, signifying His divine authority and plan for redemption. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_old_covenant_tabernacle.htm">The Old Covenant Tabernacle</a> The earthly, man-made structure used by the Israelites for worship and sacrifices, which served as a shadow of the heavenly reality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_ministry.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Ministry</a> Jesus serves in a heavenly sanctuary, highlighting the superiority of His priesthood over the Levitical priesthood. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_the_old_covenant.htm">The Fulfillment of the Old Covenant</a> The true tabernacle signifies the fulfillment and surpassing of the Old Covenant, pointing to the new and better covenant in Christ. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> The establishment of the true tabernacle by God Himself underscores His sovereign plan for redemption and His desire to dwell with His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_heavenly_worship.htm">The Reality of Heavenly Worship</a> Believers are called to recognize the reality of heavenly worship and align their lives with the eternal truths of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_salvation.htm">The Assurance of Salvation</a> Christ's ministry in the true tabernacle assures believers of their secure salvation and access to God through Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 8</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_see_god's_power_in_exile.htm">Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_temple's_ruin_with_psalm_27_4.htm">(Psalm 27:4) How can one reconcile the desire to 'dwell in the house of the LORD' forever with the archaeological record of the ancient temple's destruction?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_heb._8_5's_heavenly_tabernacle_valid.htm">How can Hebrews 8:5 claim the earthly tabernacle is just a copy of a heavenly one if there is no historical or archaeological evidence of such a heavenly sanctuary?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_names_and_titles_of_god.htm">What are the Names and Titles of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Of the sanctuary.--The word here rendered "minister" (see <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm" title="And of the angels he said, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.">Hebrews 1:7</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm" title="Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?">Hebrews 1:14</a>) is very commonly used in the LXX. for the officiating priest. It is difficult, however, to decide on the meaning of the words here joined with it--whether they denote holy things or holy place; if the latter, what is the distinction between this holy place and "the true tabernacle"? The ordinary usage of the Epistle would suggest "holy place," and perhaps the occurrence of both expressions in <a href="/context/hebrews/9-11.htm" title="But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;">Hebrews 9:11-12</a> (where there is no doubt as to the translation) is sufficient to remove any hesitation here. The "sanctuary," therefore, will probably be the heavenly counterpart of the Holiest Place; the "true (or, real) Tabernacle," the counterpart of the sacred Tent of Moses, containing both the Holy Place and the Holiest of all (<a href="/context/hebrews/9-2.htm" title="For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the show bread; which is called the sanctuary.">Hebrews 9:2-4</a>). It is not certain that in this place we need go beyond this point, though in <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm" title="Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.">Hebrews 9:12</a> the more developed thought may require a closer interpretation. The Holy of Holies is the place of God's immediate presence; the Tabernacle, that of God's appointed service. The latter is expressly mentioned here because special reference is to be made to its typical representation upon earth; this is shown by the following words, which point to <a href="/exodus/33-7.htm" title="And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out to the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.">Exodus 33:7</a>. The word rendered "true" (which occurs again in <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm" title="For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:">Hebrews 9:24</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm" title="Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.">Hebrews 10:22</a>) is full of interest, denoting that which is contrasted with everything shadowy or imperfect or merely typical; it is a word especially characteristic of the Gospel of St. John. (See Note on <a href="/john/1-9.htm" title="That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.">John 1:9</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - A minister of the sanctuary (τῶν ἁγίων, neuter, as in <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12</a>, equivalent to "the holy places;" cf. <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Hebrews 9:8</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19</a>), and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. The sphere of Christ's priestly ministration (λειτουργὸς λειτουργεῖν, λειτουργία, being the recognized words in the LXX. and Josephus for denoting sacerdotal functions, - hence Liturgy) is thus in the first place pointed to as being a heavenly one, symbolized only by the earthly sanctuary. But what is the true tabernacle, in which Christ ministers? Are we to suppose that an actual prototype of the earthly tabernacle is regarded as existing locally beyond the sky? No; it is only implied that there are, in the suprasensuous sphere, facts and relations which are symbolized and made level to our comprehension by local imagery. Still, there may be conceived as present to the writer's mind an ideal picture of a heavenly temple, such as was seen in vision by prophets, and served to aid their conception of realities beyond their ken. Thus in <a href="/psalms/29.htm">Psalm 29</a>, where the thunderstorm is described, the LORD is conceived, in the introductory and concluding verses, as enthroned above it in his heavenly temple, sitting there a King for ever, and worshipped by the "sons of God." Thus in <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a> Michaiah sees in vision "the Loud sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him, on his right hand and on his left." In <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6</a>. this throne is seen as the distinct counterpart of the mercy-seat in the earthly temple, with the winged forms above it, and the "house" filled with the smoke of incense, and live coals upon the altar. Ezekiel's still more remarkable visions (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1, 10, 11</a>.) are in like manner enlargements of the idea of the Shechinah in the holy of holies (cf. also <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a>; <a href="/micah/1-2.htm">Micah 1:2</a>; <a href="/hebrews/2.htm">Hebrews 2</a>:20). Then the visions of St. John in the Revelation have the same basis; there is still seen a glorious counterpart above of the temple below; though now with new accessories, expressive of accomplished redemption. But that St. John's visions are meant only as imagery representing the incomprehensible is evident throughout, and especially from the ideal description of the holy city in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, in which ver. 22 is peculiarly significant: "And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it." In the same way is to be understood the "true tabernacle." If, as we may suppose, the writer had before his mind the prophetic visions of such a heavenly temple, he entertains them only as imaging spiritual facts and relations in the regions of eternity. "Which the Lord pitched," etc., may have reference to <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a>, Ὁ ποιήσας τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ πήξας αὐτὸν, LXX. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/8-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[and who] ministers λειτουργὸς (leitourgos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3011.htm">Strong's 3011: </a> From a derivative of laos and ergon; a public servant, i.e. A functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or a worshipper or benefactor. in the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sanctuary ἁγίων (hagiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. TRUE ἀληθινῆς (alēthinēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_228.htm">Strong's 228: </a> True (lit: made of truth), real, genuine. From alethes; truthful. tabernacle σκηνῆς (skēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4633.htm">Strong's 4633: </a> A tent, booth, tabernacle, abode, dwelling, mansion, habitation. Apparently akin to skeuos and skia; a tent or cloth hut. set up ἔπηξεν (epēxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4078.htm">Strong's 4078: </a> To fasten, pitch a tent. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to fix, i.e. to set up. by the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by man. ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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