Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Branch of jesse » The coming of the branch of jesse
Isaiah » Prophecies, reproofs, and exhortations of » Promises to the remnant restoration of divine favour
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Providing a refuge for them
Rain » Often impeded travelling in the east
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ
[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word "lived" here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father's only Son), full of God's favor and truth.
Verse Concepts
But when Christ became the Head Priest of the good things that have come, He entered the greater and more complete Tabernacle, not made by hand, that is, not part of this creation [i.e., heaven, See 8:2].
Verse Concepts
[By his doing this] the Holy Spirit signifies that the way into the Holy Place [Note: This actually refers to the Holy of Holies, and represents heaven] had not yet been disclosed [i.e., made accessible] while the first Tabernacle was still standing. [That Tabernacle] is symbolic of the present time, [indicating] that both gifts and [animal] sacrifices, which are offered [by the priests], are not able to give the worshiper a clear conscience