Hebrews 9:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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which is a symbol of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshipper perfect;
World English Bible (WEB)
Which{G3748} was a figure{G3850} for{G1519} the time{G2540} then present{G1764}{(G5761)}, in{G2596} which{G3739} were offered{G4374}{(G5743)} both{G5037} gifts{G1435} and{G2532} sacrifices{G2378}, that could{G1410}{(G5740)} not{G3361} make{G5048} him that did the service{G3000}{(G5723)} perfect{G5048}{(G5658)}, as pertaining to{G2596} the conscience{G4893};
KJV with Strongs
(9) which is a riddle for the present time. According to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which can't make the worshipper's conscience perfect
The F.O.G
[9] This is an object lesson for our present time, showing that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were incapable of clearing the conscience of the worshiper.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
which is a simile in regard to the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which are not able, in regard to conscience, to make perfect him who is serving,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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