Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Perfect
General references
Bible References
Having
Hebrews 8:5
They serve as a pattern and foreshadowing of [what has its true existence and reality in] the heavenly things (sanctuary). For when Moses was about to erect the tabernacle, he was warned by God, saying, “See that you make it all [exactly] according to the pattern which was shown to you on the mountain.”
Hebrews 9:9
for this [first or outer tabernacle] is a symbol [that is, an archetype or paradigm] for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which are incapable of perfecting the conscience and renewing the [inner self of the] worshiper.
Colossians 2:17
Such things are only a shadow of what is to come and they have only symbolic value; but the substance [the reality of what is foreshadowed] belongs to Christ.
With
Hebrews 10:3
But [as it is] these [continual] sacrifices bring a fresh reminder of sins [to be atoned for] year after year,
Hebrews 7:18
For, on the one hand, a former commandment is cancelled because of its weakness and uselessness [because of its inability to justify the sinner before God]
Hebrews 9:8
By this the Holy Spirit signifies that the way into the Holy Place [the true Holy of Holies and the presence of God] has not yet been disclosed as long as the first or outer tabernacle is still standing [that is, as long as the Levitical system of worship remains a recognized institution],
Perfect
Hebrews 10:14
For by the one offering He has perfected forever and completely cleansed those who are being sanctified [bringing each believer to spiritual completion and maturity].
General references
Exodus 40:26
He put the golden altar [of incense] in the Tent of Meeting in front of the veil;
Leviticus 16:30
for it is on this day that atonement shall be made for you, to cleanse you; you will be clean from all your sins before the Lord.