King James Version
Hebrews 9:1 in the King James Version says “Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. ordinances: or, ceremonie...” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. ordinances: or, ceremonies”
Hebrews 9:1 · KJV
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. ordinances: or, ceremonies
For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread ; which is called the sanctuary. the sanctuary: or, holy
And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all ;
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“covenant had”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“verily”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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