Hebrews 9:7 bbe — But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for…

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"But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:"

— Hebrews 9:7, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 9 — Context

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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;

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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.

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Now while these things were in existence, the priests went into the first Tent at all times, for prayer and the making of offerings.

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But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:

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The Holy Spirit witnessing by this that the way into the holy place had not at that time been made open, while the first Tent was still in being;

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And this is an image of the present time; when the offerings which are given are not able to make the heart of the worshipper completely clean,

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Because they are only rules of the flesh, of meats and drinks and washings, which have their place till the time comes when things will be put right.

Hebrews 9:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 9:7 say?
Hebrews 9:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:”
Where is Hebrews 9:7 in the Bible?
Hebrews 9:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 9, verse 7.
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 9:7.
What translation should I read Hebrews 9:7 in?
Hebrews 9:7 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 9:7?
Hebrews 9:7 reads (BBE): “But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:” 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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