The inferiority of the ancient system was proved by the old tabernacle itself : by its division into two parts, both of which were inaccessible to the people.

Always [δ ι α π α ν τ ο ς]. Rend. continually. The phrase is usually found in connection with matters involving relations to God - worship, sacrifice, etc. See Matthew 18:10; Luke 24:53; Acts 2:25; Acts 10:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Hebrews 13:5.

Accomplishing [ε π ι τ ε λ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. See on ch. Hebrews 8:5, and Galatians 3:3. The verb is used of performing religious services by Herodotus. See Hebrews 1:167; Hebrews 2:63; Hebrews 2:122; Hebrews 4:186.

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Old Testament