3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:3

New International Version

3 Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,

English Standard Version

3 Behind the second curtain was a second sectionGreek tent; also verses 6, 8 called the Most Holy Place,

The Message

3 Then a curtain was stretched, and behind it a smaller, inside tent set up. This was called "the Holy of Holies."

New King James Version

3 and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All,

New Living Translation

3 Then there was a curtain, and behind the curtain was the second room called the Most Holy Place.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:3

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.