Discovery BoxHebrews 9:1-2 
ContextThe Arrangement and Ritual of the Earthly Sanctuary
9:1 Now the first covenant, 1 in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary. 9:2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one, 2 which contained 3 the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this 4 is called the holy place.
1 tn Grk “the first” (referring to the covenant described in Heb 8:7, 13). In the translation the referent (covenant) has been specified for clarity.
2 tn Grk “the first,” in order of approach in the ritual.
3 tn Grk “in which [were].”
4 tn Grk “which,” describing the outer tent.
