Heb 10:1 | Family | STEP | The law ; the ceremonial law, or Jewish economy. A shadow ; an emblem of the blessings of the gospel, but not the blessings themselves, or even an exact likeness of them. The comers thereunto ; to the service prescribed by the law. Perfect , that is, as elsewhere expressed, "perfect as pertaining to the conscience," chap . See also below, verses . It could not cleanse the consciences of the worshippers from a sense of guilt.

Hebrews 10:1

The law; the ceremonial law, or Jewish economy.

A shadow; an emblem of the blessings of the gospel, but not the blessings themselves, or even an exact likeness of them.

The comers thereunto; to the service prescribed by the law.

Perfect, that is, as elsewhere expressed, "perfect as pertaining to the conscience," chap Heb 9:9. See also below, verses Heb 10:2, 22. It could not cleanse the consciences of the worshippers from a sense of guilt.