91 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:1

King James Version

91 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances ordinances: or, ceremonies of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.

English Standard Version

91 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness.

The Message

91 That first plan contained directions for worship, and a specially designed place of worship.

New King James Version

91 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary.

New Living Translation

91 That first covenant between God and Israel had regulations for worship and a place of worship here on earth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:1

Commentary on Hebrews 9:1-5

(Read Hebrews 9:1-5)

The apostle shows to the Hebrews the typical reference of their ceremonies to Christ. The tabernacle was a movable temple, shadowing forth the unsettled state of the church upon earth, and the human nature of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom the fulness of the Godhead dwelt bodily. The typical meaning of these things has been shown in former remarks, and the ordinances and articles of the Mosaic covenant point out Christ as our Light, and as the Bread of life to our souls; and remind us of his Divine Person, his holy priesthood, perfect righteousness, and all-prevailing intercession. Thus was the Lord Jesus Christ, all and in all, from the beginning. And as interpreted by the gospel, these things are a glorious representation of the wisdom of God, and confirm faith in Him who was prefigured by them.