Heb 9:9 | TNotes | STEP | 9:9 This is an illustration: The problem with the gifts and sacrifices of the old covenant is that they were not able to cleanse the consciences of the people —they could not remove people’s guilt before a holy God (cp. 9:14 ; 10:2 , 22 ; 13:18 ).

‏ Hebrews 9:9

9:9 ^a This is an illustration: The problem with the gifts and sacrifices of the old covenant is that they were not able to cleanse the consciences of the people—they could not remove people’s guilt before a holy God (cp. 9:14 ^b; 10:2 ^c, 22 ^d; 13:18 ^e).