8 The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning.

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:8

King James Version

8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

English Standard Version

8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing

The Message

8 This was the Holy Spirit's way of showing with a visible parable that as long as the large tent stands, people can't just walk in on God.

New King James Version

8 the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.

New Living Translation

8 By these regulations the Holy Spirit revealed that the entrance to the Most Holy Place was not freely open as long as the Tabernacle and the system it represented were still in use.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:8

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