Hebrews 9:24
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:
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 24
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 24
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
χειροποίητα
made with hands
G5499
χειροποίητα
made with hands
Strong's:
G5499
Word #:
4 of 24
manufactured, i.e., of human construction
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀντίτυπα
which are the figures
G499
ἀντίτυπα
which are the figures
Strong's:
G499
Word #:
9 of 24
corresponding ("antitype"), i.e., a representative, counterpart
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
12 of 24
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
13 of 24
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
αὐτὸν
itself
G846
αὐτὸν
itself
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οὐρανόν
heaven
G3772
οὐρανόν
heaven
Strong's:
G3772
Word #:
16 of 24
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
νῦν
now
G3568
νῦν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
17 of 24
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
ἐμφανισθῆναι
to appear
G1718
ἐμφανισθῆναι
to appear
Strong's:
G1718
Word #:
18 of 24
to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προσώπῳ
in the presence
G4383
προσώπῳ
in the presence
Strong's:
G4383
Word #:
20 of 24
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
22 of 24
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
Cross References
Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 9:23It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.Hebrews 8:2A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.John 16:28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.Acts 3:21Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.Colossians 3:2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.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.Mark 16:19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.Exodus 28:29And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.Romans 8:33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
Historical Context
The high priest entered the earthly Holy of Holies once annually to sprinkle blood. Christ entered the true Holy of Holies—heaven—with His own blood, securing permanent access to God for His people.
Questions for Reflection
- What confidence does it give you that Christ appears in God's presence for you right now?
- How should you pray differently knowing Christ is interceding for you in heaven?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ did not enter 'the holy places made with hands' (earthly sanctuary) which were only 'figures of the true.' Instead He entered 'into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.' His continuing work is intercession and representation of His people before the Father. The phrase 'for us' emphasizes His priestly mediation on our behalf.