The copies

(τα υποδειγματα). See Hebrews 8:5 for this word, the earthly (Hebrews 8:4; Hebrews 9:1) tabernacle.With these

(τουτοις). Instrumental case of ουτος, like the rites above described (verse Hebrews 9:19), perhaps with some disparagement.Themselves

(αυτα). The heavenly realities (Hebrews 8:2; Hebrews 8:5; Hebrews 9:11).With better sacrifices

(κρειττοσιν θυσιαις). Instrumental case again. Point of this section (Hebrews 9:13-10).Than these

(παρα ταυτας). Use of παρα and the accusative case after a comparative as in Hebrews 1:4; Hebrews 1:9. To us it seems a bit strained to speak of the ritual cleansing or dedication of heaven itself by the appearance of Christ as Priest-Victim. But the whole picture is highly mystical.

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