Heb 9:1 | RWP | e4.org | Even the first covenant ( κα η πρωτη ). Κα (even) is doubtful. No word for covenant with πρωτε (cf. ). Had ( ειχε ). Imperfect active, used to have. Ordinances ( δικαιωματα ). Regulations (from δικαιοω ) as in ; . Of divine service ( λατρειας ). No word for "divine," though worship is meant as in ; . Genitive case. And its sanctuary, a sanctuary of this world ( το τε αγιον κοσμικον ). By το αγιον the author describes the whole sanctuary ( ; ) like των αγιων in . Κοσμικον is a late adjective (Aristotle, Plutarch) from κοσμος , relating to this world, like επ γης (upon earth) of . It is in the predicate position, not attributive.

‏ Hebrews 9:1

Even the first covenant ( κα η πρωτη ). Κα (even) is doubtful. No word for covenant with πρωτε (cf. 8:7).

Had ( ειχε ). Imperfect active, used to have.

Ordinances ( δικαιωματα ). Regulations (from δικαιοω ) as in Lu 1:6; Ro 5:16.

Of divine service ( λατρειας ). No word for "divine," though worship is meant as in Ro 9:4; Php 3:3. Genitive case.

And its sanctuary, a sanctuary of this world ( το τε αγιον κοσμικον ). By το αγιον the author describes the whole sanctuary (Ex 36:3; Nu 3:38) like των αγιων in 8:2. Κοσμικον is a late adjective (Aristotle, Plutarch) from κοσμος, relating to this world, like επ γης (upon earth) of 8:4. It is in the predicate position, not attributive.