Hebrews 9:21
Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σκηνὴν
the tabernacle
G4633
σκηνὴν
the tabernacle
Strong's:
G4633
Word #:
3 of 14
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σκεύη
the vessels
G4632
σκεύη
the vessels
Strong's:
G4632
Word #:
8 of 14
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λειτουργίας
of the ministry
G3009
λειτουργίας
of the ministry
Strong's:
G3009
Word #:
10 of 14
public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Leviticus 8:19And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.Leviticus 8:15And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.Exodus 29:36And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.Exodus 29:12And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.Leviticus 9:18He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,
Historical Context
Exodus 40 describes the tabernacle dedication. The principle is clear: everything connected to approaching God must be purified by blood, teaching that sin affects all and blood atonement is necessary for any access to God.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the need to purify even worship tools with blood teach about sin's pervasive effects?
- How does Christ's blood provide the comprehensive cleansing necessary for worship and service?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses 'sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry.' Even worship implements required blood purification, demonstrating the pervasiveness of sin's defilement. Nothing defiled can approach holy God. This thoroughness points to Christ's blood that 'purifies all things' (9:22), comprehensively dealing with sin's contamination. The entire worship system needed cleansing before it could function.