2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.

Other Translations of Hebrews 8:2

King James Version

2 A minister of the sanctuary, of the sanctuary: or, of holy things and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

English Standard Version

2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tentOr tabernacle; also verse 5 that the Lord set up, not man.

The Message

2 conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God.

New King James Version

2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man.

New Living Translation

2 There he ministers in the heavenly Tabernacle, the true place of worship that was built by the Lord and not by human hands.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 8:2

Commentary on Hebrews 8:1-6

(Read Hebrews 8:1-6)

The substance, or summary, of what had been declared was, that Christians had such a High Priest as they needed. He took upon himself human nature, appeared on earth, and there gave himself as a sacrifice to God for the sins of his people. We must not dare to approach God, or to present any thing to him, but in and through Christ, depending upon his merits and mediation; for we are accepted only in the Beloved. In all obedience and worship, we should keep close to God's word, which is the only and perfect standard. Christ is the substance and end of the law of righteousness. But the covenant here referred to, was that made with Israel as a nation, securing temporal benefits to them. The promises of all spiritual blessings, and of eternal life, revealed in the gospel, and made sure through Christ, are of infinitely greater value. Let us bless God that we have a High Priest that suits our helpless condition.