Hebrews 9:6
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
Original Language Analysis
Τούτων
when these things
G5130
Τούτων
when these things
Strong's:
G5130
Word #:
1 of 16
of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
κατεσκευασμένων
ordained
G2680
κατεσκευασμένων
ordained
Strong's:
G2680
Word #:
4 of 16
to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas g2090 refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 16
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
μὲν
G3303
μὲν
Strong's:
G3303
Word #:
6 of 16
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
The daily routine (morning and evening) maintained the tabernacle's function as God's dwelling place among His people. Yet this ceaseless activity revealed the old covenant's inability to provide final rest or completed redemption.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the endless nature of priestly services reveal about the old covenant's inadequacy?
- How does Christ's 'sitting down' after His sacrifice demonstrate the superiority of His priestly work?
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Analysis & Commentary
These arrangements established, 'the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services.' Daily priestly duties in the Holy Place included trimming lamps, burning incense, and replacing showbread. This constant activity demonstrated that the work was never finished - a stark contrast to Christ who sat down after completing His sacrifice (10:12), indicating finished work.