Hebrews 9:1-10 - The Earthly Ministry Of The Old Covenant
1 Now even the first covenant had its ordinances of public worship, and its sanctuary, a material one. 2 For a tent was built, the outer one called the Holy Place, in which were the lamp and the table and the loaves of the Presence; 3 and behind the second veil was the tent called the Holy of Holies. 4 In it was the golden altar of incense, and also the Ark of the Covenant covered all over with gold, in which was a golden pot holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 while above it, overshadowing the mercy-seat, were the cherubim of glory. But I must not speak about these in detail.
6 Such then were the arrangements. Into the outer tent the priests enter continually in the performance of their duties; 7 but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people. 8 The Holy Spirit teaching by this that the way into the Holiest has not yet been disclosed while the first tent is still standing. 9 This is a parable, for the present time, according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered that are not able, as far as conscience is concerned, to perfect the worshiper; 10 since they consist only in meats and drinks and various ablutions, carnal ordinances, imposed until the time of reformation.