The law; the ceremonial law, or Jewish economy.

A shadow; an emblem of the blessings of the gospel, but not the blessings themselves, or even an exact likeness of them.

The comers thereunto; to the service prescribed by the law.

Perfect, that is, as elsewhere expressed, "perfect as pertaining to the conscience," chap Hebrews 9:9. See also below, verses Hebrews 10:2; Hebrews 10:22. It could not cleanse the consciences of the worshippers from a sense of guilt.

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Old Testament