Hebrews 9:2 bbe — For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread;…

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"For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place."

— Hebrews 9:2, Bible in Basic English

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“For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.”
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“For a tent was prepared, the outer one, which contained the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this is called the holy place.”
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Hebrews 9 — Context

Now the first agreement had its rules of worship, and a holy order.

For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place.

And inside the second veil was the place which is named the Holy of holies;

Having a vessel of gold in it for burning perfumes, and the ark of the agreement, which was covered with gold and which had in it a pot made of gold for the manna, and Aaron's rod which put out buds, and the stones with the writing of the agreement;

And over it were the winged ones of glory with their wings covering the mercy-seat; about which it is not possible now to say anything in detail.

Hebrews 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 9:2 say?

Hebrews 9:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place.”

Where is Hebrews 9:2 in the Bible?

Hebrews 9:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 9, verse 2.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 9:2.

What translation should I read Hebrews 9:2 in?

Hebrews 9:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 9:2?

Hebrews 9:2 reads (BBE): “For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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