Hebrews 6:19-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 This we have as an anchor of the soul,(A) sure and firm, which reaches into the interior behind the veil,[a] 20 where Jesus has entered on our behalf as forerunner, becoming high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.(B)
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- 6:19 Anchor…into the interior behind the veil: a mixed metaphor. The Holy of Holies, beyond the veil that separates it from the Holy Place (Ex 26:31–33), is seen as the earthly counterpart of the heavenly abode of God. This theme will be developed in Hb 9.
Hebrews 6:19-20
King James Version
19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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