Hebrews 9:10

10 They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.

Hebrews 9:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
ESV
10 but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.
NLT
10 For that old system deals only with food and drink and various cleansing ceremonies—physical regulations that were in effect only until a better system could be established.
MSG
10 but are limited to matters of ritual and behavior. It's essentially a temporary arrangement until a complete overhaul could be made.
CSB
10 They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of restoration.

Hebrews 9:10 In-Context

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.
9 This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper.
10 They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.
11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation.
12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Leviticus 11:2-23
  • 2. Numbers 6:3; Colossians 2:16
  • 3. Lev 11:25,28,40
  • 4. Hebrews 7:16
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