Hebrews 9:3

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Cross-references

Hebrews 9:8 Parallel

In Hebrews 9:8, the Holy Spirit explains that the veil's presence signified the way was not yet open.

In Hebrews 10:20, the curtain is identified as Christ's flesh, making the old sanctuary veil a type of his body.

Hebrews 6:19 uses the veil and inner sanctuary imagery, directly linking to the Holy of Holies described here.

Exodus 36:35–38 Historical context

Exodus 36:35-38 records the actual construction of the veil, providing the historical basis for the tabernacle layout.

Exodus 40:3 Historical context

In Exodus 40:3, God commands placing the ark behind the veil, specifying what was kept in the Most Holy Place.

Exodus 40:21 Historical context

Exodus 40:21 shows Moses executing the command to bring the ark in and screen it with the veil.

Matthew 27:51 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 27:51 records the temple veil tearing at Christ's death, fulfilling the symbolism of the Holy of Holies veil.

Exodus 26:31–33 Historical context

Exodus 26:31-33 describes making the veil that separated the Holy of Holies, the very object Hebrews references.

1 Kings 8:6 Parallel

In 1 Kings 8:6, the ark is placed in the temple's inner sanctuary, mirroring the tabernacle's Holy of Holies described here.

1 Kings 6:19 Historical context

1 Kings 6:19 states the inner sanctuary was prepared to house the ark of the covenant, explaining the purpose of the Holy of Holies mentioned here.

Luke 23:45 Contrast

Luke 23:45 also reports the temple curtain torn, the same dramatic reversal of the Holy of Holies' barrier mentioned here.

Mark 15:38 Contrast

Mark 15:38 records the temple curtain being torn at Jesus' death, directly contrasting with the restricted access of the Holy of Holies described here.

2 Chronicles 3:8 gives dimensions and gold overlay of the Most Holy Place in Solomon's temple, mirroring the tabernacle's inner sanctuary.

Numbers 4:5 Historical context

In Numbers 4:5, the veil of the screen (second curtain) is used to cover the ark during transport, showing its role.

In Leviticus 16:15, the high priest enters the Holy of Holies behind the veil to sprinkle blood on the mercy seat.

In Leviticus 16:2, God warns that only the high priest may enter the Holy of Holies behind the veil, reinforcing its sacredness.

In Exodus 26:33, the veil is commanded to separate the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies, which is the second curtain referred to here.

Exodus 30:6 Historical context

In Exodus 30:6, the altar of incense is placed before the veil (second curtain) that separates the Holy of Holies.

Exodus 26:36 Historical context

In Exodus 26:36, the screen for the tent's entrance is the first curtain, which precedes the second curtain mentioned here.

2 Chronicles 3:14 describes Solomon's temple veil, a later parallel to the tabernacle veil in Hebrews 9:3.

Ezekiel 41:4 measures the Most Holy Place in Ezekiel's visionary temple, offering a later parallel to the tabernacle's inner sanctuary.