Hebrews 9:2

“For a tent was prepared, the first one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the loaves of presentation; this is called the Holy Place.”

Hebrews 9:2 · direct translation from the Greek
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Hebrews 9:2, word by word

a tentσκηνὴskēnē

tabernacle

The portable sanctuary that Israel carried through the wilderness, where God dwelt.

Where else “skēnē” appears
was preparedκατεσκευάσθηkateskeuasthē

prepare

To get something ready for use.

Where else “kateskeuasthē” appears
the first oneπρώτηprōtē

first

The one who comes before all others, in time or in order.

Where else “prōtē” appears
the lampstandλυχνίαlychnia

lampstand

Lampstand: the stand on which a lamp is placed.

Where else “lychnia” appears
the tableτράπεζαtrapeza

table

The piece of furniture one eats at, and the food on it.

Where else “trapeza” appears
the loavesἄρτωνartōn

bread

A piece of baked bread made from flour: the basic food.

Where else “artōn” appears
of presentationπρόθεσιςprothesis

presentation

The bread set before God.

Where else “prothesis” appears
is calledλέγεταιlegetai

call

To call someone by a name.

Where else “legetai” appears
the Holy PlaceἍγιαHagia

holy place

Places and things set apart for God.

Where else “Hagia” appears

The context

1Now the first had regulations for worship and the earthly holy place.

2 · This verse (above)

3And behind the second curtain was a tent called the Most Holy Place,

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