Rotherham(i)
1 [Even] the first, indeed, therefore, used to have righteous appointments of divine service, even the holy ritual well arranged.
2 For a tent was prepared, the first, in which were both the lampstand and the table and the setting forth of the loaves,––the which is called the Holy place;
3 But, after the second veil, a tent, that which is called Most Holy:
4 Having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant covered around on every side with gold, in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and the rod of Aaron that sprouted, and the tables of the covenant;
5 But, over–above it, Cherubim of glory overshadowing the propitiatory:––concerning which things, it is not now [needful] to be speaking, particularly.
6 Now, these things having been thus prepared, into the first tent, indeed, continually do the priests enter, the divine services completing;
7 But, into the second, once for all in the year, only the high–priest, not without blood, which he offered for himself and the ignorances of the people:
8 The Holy Spirit making this evident––that, not yet, hath been manifested, the way through the Holy place, so long as the first tent hath a standing. 9 The which is a similitude for the present season, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, perfect him that rendereth the divine service:––
8 The Holy Spirit making this evident––that, not yet, hath been manifested, the way through the Holy place, so long as the first tent hath a standing. 9 The which is a similitude for the present season, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, perfect him that rendereth the divine service:––