Hebrews 9:1
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
πρῶτος
first
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πρῶτος
First, foremost, chief. Protos. The first shall be last and the last first. God constantly reverses human rankings. What the world considers great God may consider least.
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ἔχω
Had
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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κοσμικός
earthly.
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κοσμικός
terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt)
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δικαίωμα
regulations
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δικαίωμα
an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
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σκηνή
tabernacle
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σκηνή
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
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λατρεία
of worship
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λατρεία
ministration of God, i.e. worship
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