Heb 9:23 | RWP | e4.org | The copies ( τα υποδειγματα ). See for this word, the earthly ( ; ) tabernacle. With these ( τουτοις ). Instrumental case of ουτος , like the rites above described (verse ), perhaps with some disparagement. Themselves ( αυτα ). The heavenly realities ( , ; .). With better sacrifices ( κρειττοσιν θυσιαις ). Instrumental case again. Point of this section ( ). Than these ( παρα ταυτας ). Use of παρα and the accusative case after a comparative as in , . To us it seems a bit strained to speak of the ritual cleansing or dedication of heaven itself by the appearance of Christ as Priest-Victim. But the whole picture is highly mystical.

‏ Hebrews 9:23

The copies ( τα υποδειγματα ). See 8:5 for this word, the earthly (8:4; 9:1) tabernacle.

With these ( τουτοις ). Instrumental case of ουτος, like the rites above described (verse 19), perhaps with some disparagement.

Themselves ( αυτα ). The heavenly realities (8:2, 5; 9:11f.).

With better sacrifices ( κρειττοσιν θυσιαις ). Instrumental case again. Point of this section (9:13-10:18).

Than these ( παρα ταυτας ). Use of παρα and the accusative case after a comparative as in 1:4, 9. To us it seems a bit strained to speak of the ritual cleansing or dedication of heaven itself by the appearance of Christ as Priest-Victim. But the whole picture is highly mystical.