Hebrews 9:4
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;”
χρυσίον
Gold. Chrusion. Your faith more precious than gold. Gold is refined by fire. So is faith. The trials that test your faith are producing something more valuable than any metal.
διαθήκη
covenant
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διαθήκη
Covenant, testament, agreement. Diatheke. This cup is the new covenant in my blood. God initiated the covenant. We receive it by faith. His promises are guaranteed.
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ἔχω
having
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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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πλάξ
tablets
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πλάξ
a moulding-board, i.e. flat surface ("plate", or tablet, literally or figuratively)
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θυμιαστήριον
altar of incense
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θυμιαστήριον
a place of fumigation, i.e. the alter of incense (in the Temple)
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ῥάβδος
staff
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ῥάβδος
a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty)
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περικαλύπτω
covered around
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περικαλύπτω
to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)
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κιβωτός
ark
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κιβωτός
a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah
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μάννα
manna
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μάννα
manna (i.e. man), an edible gum
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πάντοθεν
in every part
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πάντοθεν
from (i.e. on) all sides
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στάμνος
was the] jar
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στάμνος
a jar or earthen tank
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χρύσεος
golden
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χρύσεος
made of gold
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