Hebrews 9:1-10 - The Earthly Ministry Of The Old Covenant

¹ The first covenant, then, had indeed ordinances of religious service, and a worldly sanctuary. ² For a tabernacle was prepared, the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the holy place: ³ and after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the holy of holies, ⁴ which had the golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid on every side with gold, wherein was the golden pot containing the manna, and the rod of Aaron which budded, and the tables of the covenant; ⁵ and over it the cherubs of glory, overshadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

⁶ Now these things being thus prepared, into the first tabernacle indeed the priests enter at all times, performing the services; ⁷ but into the second the highpriest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people; ⁸ the Holy Spirit clearly showing this, that the way into the sanctuary hath not yet been made manifest, while the first tabernacle is yet standing: ⁹ which is a figure for the present time, in accordance with which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, which have no power as to the conscience to perfect the worshipper, ¹⁰ being only ordinances pertaining to the flesh, which in addition to meats and drinks and divers washings are imposed until the time of reformation.