King James Version
Hebrews 8:2 in the King James Version says “A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. of the sanctuary: or, of h...” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. of the sanctuary: or, of holy things”
Hebrews 8:2 · KJV
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. of the sanctuary: or, of holy things
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: there: or, they are priests
KJV Study — Public Domain
“A minister”
G3011a public servant, i.e., a functionary in the temple or gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of god) or benefactor (of man)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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