Hebrews 9:1-10 - The Earthly Ministry Of The Old Covenant
1 And truly therefore the first had precepts of divine service for him, and a worldly holy place. 2 For the first tent was prepared; (in which was the chandelier, and table, and the setting up of the loaves;) which is called holy. 3 And after the second veil, the tent called Holy of Holies; 4 Having the golden censer, and ark of the covenant surrounded on all sides with gold, in which was the golden urn having the manna, and Aaron's rod having budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 And above it the cherubs of glory overshadowing the propitiatory; of which it is not now to speak in turn.
6 And these thus prepared, truly to the first tent the priests always came in, to complete the divine services. 7 And into the second the chief priest alone once a year, not without blood, which he brings near for himself, and the errors of the people: 8 This the Holy Spirit designating, the way of the holies had not yet been made manifest, the first tent yet having a standing: 9 Which a parable for the time placed in, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are brought near, not being able for consciousness to perfect him serving; 10 Only in food and drinks, and different immersions, and precepts of the flesh, being placed till the time of amendment.