Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order. New Living Translation For that old system deals only with food and drink and various cleansing ceremonies—physical regulations that were in effect only until a better system could be established. English Standard Version but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation. Berean Standard Bible They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. Berean Literal Bible consisting only in foods and drinks and various washings--ordinances of the flesh being imposed until the time of reformation. King James Bible Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. New King James Version concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. New American Standard Bible since they relate only to food, drink, and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. NASB 1995 since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. NASB 1977 since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. Legacy Standard Bible since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, requirements for the body imposed until a time of reformation. Amplified Bible For they [the gifts, sacrifices, and ceremonies] deal only with [clean and unclean] food and drink and various ritual washings, [mere] external regulations for the body imposed [to help the worshipers] until the time of reformation [that is, the time of the new order when Christ will establish the reality of what these things foreshadow—a better covenant]. Christian Standard Bible They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of the new order. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of restoration. American Standard Version being only (with meats and drinks and divers washings) carnal ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation. Contemporary English Version These rules are merely about such things as eating and drinking and ceremonies for washing ourselves. And rules about physical things will last only until the time comes to change them for something better. English Revised Version being only (with meats and drinks and divers washings) carnal ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation. GOD'S WORD® Translation These gifts and sacrifices were meant to be food, drink, and items used in various purification ceremonies. These ceremonies were required for the body until God would establish a new way of doing things. Good News Translation since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time when God will establish the new order. International Standard Version since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right. Majority Standard Bible They consist only in food and drink and special washings?external regulations imposed until the time of reform. NET Bible They served only for matters of food and drink and various washings; they are external regulations imposed until the new order came. New Heart English Bible but deal only with foods and drinks and various washings; they are regulations for the flesh imposed until the time of setting things right. Webster's Bible Translation Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. Weymouth New Testament For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation. World English Bible being only (with foods and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiononly on the basis of food, and drinks, and different immersions, and fleshly ordinances—until the time of reformation imposed on [them]. Berean Literal Bible consisting only in foods and drinks and various washings--ordinances of the flesh being imposed until the time of reformation. Young's Literal Translation only in victuals, and drinks, and different baptisms, and fleshly ordinances -- till the time of reformation imposed upon them. Smith's Literal Translation Only in food and drinks, and different immersions, and precepts of the flesh, being placed till the time of amendment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd divers washings, and justices of the flesh laid on them until the time of correction. Catholic Public Domain Version as well as the various washings and justices of the flesh, which were imposed upon them until the time of correction. New American Bible but only in matters of food and drink and various ritual washings: regulations concerning the flesh, imposed until the time of the new order. New Revised Standard Version but deal only with food and drink and various baptisms, regulations for the body imposed until the time comes to set things right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut which served only for food and drink, and in divers ablutions, which are ordinances of the flesh and which were imposed until the time of reformation. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Except in food and drink only, and in various washings, which are ordinances of the flesh that are established until the time of reformation. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsince he relies only on meats and drinks and various immersions, ordinances in deed of the flesh, which were imposed till the time of reformation. Godbey New Testament consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution. Haweis New Testament as they consist only of meats, and drinks, and different ablutions, and corporal services, until the appointed time of perfect reformation. Mace New Testament only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation. Weymouth New Testament For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation. Worrell New Testament being only (with meats and drinks and various immersions) ordinances of the flesh, imposed until a time of reformation. Worsley New Testament relating only to meats and drinks, and different washings, and such carnal ordinances as were required till the time of reformation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Earthly Tabernacle…9It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. 10They consist only in food and drink and special washings— external regulations imposed until the time of reform. 11But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.… Cross References Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Galatians 4:9-10 But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? / You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! Acts 15:10 Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Mark 7:18-19 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) Matthew 15:2-3 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” / Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? 1 Corinthians 8:8 But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. Galatians 3:24-25 So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. / Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. Leviticus 11:1-47 The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. ... Numbers 19:7-10 Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. / The one who burned the heifer must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he too will be ceremonially unclean until evening. / Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin. ... Deuteronomy 14:3-21 You must not eat any detestable thing. / These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, / the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. ... Isaiah 1:13-14 Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. Ezekiel 20:25-26 I also gave them over to statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live. / And I pronounced them unclean through their gifts—the sacrifice of every firstborn in the fire—so that I might devastate them, in order that they would know that I am the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. in meats. Hebrews 13:9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. Leviticus 11:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth. Deuteronomy 14:3-21 Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing… divers. Hebrews 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Exodus 29:4 And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water. carnal. Hebrews 9:1 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. Hebrews 7:16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. Galatians 4:3,9 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: … ordinances. Hebrews 2:5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. Hebrews 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Galatians 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, Jump to Previous Ablutions Applying Body Carnal Ceremonial Ceremonies Consisting Deal Depends Divers Drink Drinks Efficacy External Flesh Fleshly Food Imposed Matter Meats New Order Ordinances Pertaining Reformation Regulations Relate Right Rules Setting Stood Time Various WashingsJump to Next Ablutions Applying Body Carnal Ceremonial Ceremonies Consisting Deal Depends Divers Drink Drinks Efficacy External Flesh Fleshly Food Imposed Matter Meats New Order Ordinances Pertaining Reformation Regulations Relate Right Rules Setting Stood Time Various WashingsHebrews 9 1. The description of the rites and sacrifices of the law;11. which are far inferior to the dignity and perfection of the sacrifice of Christ. They consist only in food and drink and special washings— This phrase refers to the ceremonial laws and rituals of the Old Covenant, which included dietary restrictions and purification rites. These practices were part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites and are detailed in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The food laws distinguished clean and unclean animals (Leviticus 11), while the special washings involved various purification rituals (Numbers 19:7-10). These regulations were symbolic, pointing to the need for spiritual purity and separation from sin. They were external and temporary, serving as a shadow of the greater spiritual realities fulfilled in Christ (Colossians 2:16-17). external regulations imposed until the time of reform. Persons / Places / Events 1. The TabernacleThe earthly sanctuary where the Old Covenant rituals were performed, including sacrifices and offerings. 2. The Priests Those who performed the rituals and sacrifices according to the Old Covenant laws. 3. The Israelites The people of God who were bound by the Old Covenant and its regulations. 4. The Time of Reform Refers to the coming of Christ and the establishment of the New Covenant, which fulfilled and superseded the Old Covenant. 5. Jesus Christ The mediator of the New Covenant, whose sacrifice brought about the "time of reform." Teaching Points Understanding the Temporary Nature of the Old CovenantThe Old Covenant, with its regulations on food, drink, and washings, was temporary and pointed forward to Christ. Believers should appreciate the fulfillment of these shadows in Jesus. The Significance of the New Covenant The "time of reform" signifies the establishment of the New Covenant through Christ. This calls believers to live in the freedom and grace provided by His sacrifice. Spiritual Cleansing Over Ritual Purity While the Old Covenant focused on external regulations, the New Covenant emphasizes internal transformation and spiritual cleansing through the Holy Spirit. Christ as the Fulfillment of the Law Jesus fulfilled the requirements of the law, and believers are called to follow Him, understanding that righteousness comes through faith in Him, not through adherence to the law. Living in the Light of Christ's Sacrifice The transition from the Old to the New Covenant encourages believers to live in gratitude and obedience, recognizing the profound sacrifice of Christ that brought about this reform.(10) Which stood only in . . .--Better, only joined with meats and drinks and divers washings,--carnal ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation. Here again the best authorities correct the received Greek text, omitting "and" before the word "carnal," and so altering the next word as to make it descriptive of the "gifts and sacrifices" mentioned in Hebrews 9:9. These sacrifices--looked at in themselves, as powerless to attain the end designed (Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 10:4)--are mere appendages of such regulations as deal with meats and drinks and washings. The character of this latter class of ordinances no one could mistake; and what the writer here says is that these powerless sacrifices belong to the same line of things. On the, "washings" see Note on Hebrews 6:2. The preceding words would most naturally refer to meats, &c., of which men were required to partake (as Exodus 12; Leviticus 7:15, et al.); but no doubt include the various restrictions and distinctions of the ceremonial law (Leviticus 11; Numbers 6, et al.). All these are "ordinances of flesh," ordinances which relate to the outward state of things only; closely connected with the maintenance of external privileges and relations, but (in themselves) nothing more. "Imposed," comp. Acts 15:10 : "reformation," Hebrews 8:7-12. . . . Verse 10. - Rendered in A.V.," Which stood only in (μόνον ἐπὶ) meats and drinks and divers washings, and carnal ordinances [καὶ δικαιώμασι σαρκὸς, Textus Receptus], imposed on them (ἐπικείμενα) until the time of reformation." This is a satisfactory rendering of the Textus Receptus, ἐπὶ before "meats," etc., being taken in the sense of dependence, and ἐπικείμενα necessarily as agreeing with "gifts and sacrifices" (δῶρα τε καὶ θυσίαι) in ver. 9. But there are other readings, though none, any more than that of the Textus Receptus, to be decidedly preferred on the mere ground of manuscript authority. The best sense seems to be given by that of δικαιΩ´ματα instead of καὶ δικαιώματι, so that we may render (ἐπὶ being taken in the sense of addition), Being only (with meats and drinks and divers washings) carnal ordinances, imposed until the time of reformation. We thus have an obvious neuter plural (δικαιώματα) for ἐπικείμενα to agree with, and we avoid the assertion that the "gifts and sacrifices" of the Law "stood only" in "meats," etc. This was not so; their essential part was blood-shedding (αἱματεκχύσια ver. 22) the other things here mentioned were but accompaniments and appendages. The "meats and drinks" spoken of may refer mainly to the distinctions between clean and unclean viands, which we know were made such a point of by the Jews of the apostolic ago (cf. Colossians 2:16-23; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8; also Mark 7:15). The "diverse washings" (βαπτισμοῖς) may be taken to include both the ablutions of the priests before sacrifice, and those enjoined on the people in many parts of the Law after ceremonial defile-merit, which kind of washings had been further multiplied variously in the traditional law (cf. Mark 7:3, 4, 8). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [ They consist ] onlyμόνον (monon) Adverb Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. food βρώμασιν (brōmasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 1033: Food of any kind. From the base of bibrosko; food, especially articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. drink πόμασιν (pomasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 4188: Drink. From the alternate of pino; a beverage. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. special διαφόροις (diaphorois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1313: Differing, different; hence: excellent. From diaphero; varying; also surpassing. washings— βαπτισμοῖς (baptismois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 909: Dipping, washing (of a ceremonial character). From baptizo; ablution. external σαρκὸς (sarkos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. regulations δικαιώματα (dikaiōmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1345: From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision. imposed ἐπικείμενα (epikeimena) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1945: From epi and keimai; to rest upon. until μέχρι (mechri) Preposition Strong's 3360: As far as, until, even to. [the] time καιροῦ (kairou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. of reform. διορθώσεως (diorthōseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1357: From a compound of dia and a derivative of orthos, meaning to straighten thoroughly; rectification, i.e. the Messianic restauration. Links Hebrews 9:10 NIVHebrews 9:10 NLT Hebrews 9:10 ESV Hebrews 9:10 NASB Hebrews 9:10 KJV Hebrews 9:10 BibleApps.com Hebrews 9:10 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 9:10 Chinese Bible Hebrews 9:10 French Bible Hebrews 9:10 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 9:10 Being only with meats and drinks (Heb. He. Hb) |
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