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Hebrews 8:5
The Voice
Hebrews 8:5
The Voice
5 in a sanctuary that is only a copy and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary. We know this because God admonished Moses as he set up the tent for the Lord’s sanctuary: “Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I showed you on the mountain.”[a]
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Hebrews 8:5
New International Version
Hebrews 8:5
New International Version
5 They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy(A) and shadow(B) of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned(C) when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”[a](D)
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- Hebrews 8:5 Exodus 25:40
Hebrews 8:5
English Standard Version
Hebrews 8:5
English Standard Version
5 They serve (A)a copy and (B)shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, (C)“See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”
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Hebrews 8:5
King James Version
Hebrews 8:5
King James Version
5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
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