Hebrews 9:11
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;
Original Language Analysis
παραγενόμενος
being come
G3854
παραγενόμενος
being come
Strong's:
G3854
Word #:
3 of 21
to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
ἀρχιερεὺς
an high priest
G749
ἀρχιερεὺς
an high priest
Strong's:
G749
Word #:
4 of 21
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μελλόντων
to come
G3195
μελλόντων
to come
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
6 of 21
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
8 of 21
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μείζονος
G3173
μείζονος
Strong's:
G3173
Word #:
10 of 21
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τελειοτέρας
more perfect
G5046
τελειοτέρας
more perfect
Strong's:
G5046
Word #:
12 of 21
complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with g3588) completeness
χειροποιήτου
made with hands
G5499
χειροποιήτου
made with hands
Strong's:
G5499
Word #:
15 of 21
manufactured, i.e., of human construction
ἔστιν,
G2076
ταύτης
G3778
ταύτης
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
19 of 21
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:1For 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.Hebrews 10:1For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.Mark 14:58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.Hebrews 2:17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.Acts 7:48Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.Hebrews 3:1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;Psalms 40:7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,John 1:14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.John 4:25The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
Historical Context
The earthly tabernacle and temple were always meant as copies of heavenly realities (Exodus 25:40; Hebrews 8:5). Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary fulfills what the earthly structures could only shadow.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary give you access to eternal realities?
- What 'good things to come' have you received through Christ's high priestly work?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ came 'an high priest of good things to come' through 'a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands.' This refers to the heavenly sanctuary, 'not of this building' (creation). Unlike earthly priests who ministered in man-made structures, Christ entered the true, eternal, heavenly sanctuary. His priesthood transcends the earthly and temporary.