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Hebrews 8:2–3

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Hebrews 8:2

2A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Hebrews 8:3

3For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 8:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

minister

One who attends, serves, or supplies what is needed; as a verb, to serve, attend, give, provide, or perform an appointed service.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

true

Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pitched

Set; planted; fixed; thrown headlong; set in array; smeared with pitch.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 8:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

gifts

Something given or bestowed; a present, endowment, or ability; in some contexts, a bribe.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sacrifices

Offerings presented to God; also acts of presenting such offerings or things devoted to God.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherefore

Why; for what reason.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

necessity

That which must be and cannot be otherwise, or the cause of that which cannot be otherwise.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 2

  1. Exodus 33:7
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  2. 2 Corinthians 5:1
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  3. Romans 15:8
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  4. Hebrews 9:23–24
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  5. Colossians 2:11
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From verse 3

  1. Ephesians 5:2
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  2. Hebrews 5:1
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  3. Hebrews 9:14
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  4. Hebrews 10:9–12
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  5. Hebrews 7:27
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