Hebrews 13:11

"We have an altar from which those who serve the holy tabernacle have no right to eat."

Key Reflection

Hebrews 13:11 speaks of an altar in the context of the temple, where only certain personnel were allowed access for specific rituals. The verse suggests that while the priests who served in the holy tabernacle had a designated altar for their sacrifices, they were not permitted to partake of the food offerings themselves, emphasizing the sacred and exclusive nature of these duties. This highlights the distinction between the roles and responsibilities within the temple service, reflecting the divine order and the priestly sanctity required for such tasks.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. For the bodies of those beasts, etc. The word here rendered "for"--gar--would be here more properly rendered "moreover." Stuart. The apostle is not urging a reason for what he had said in the previous verse, but is suggesting anew consideration to excite those whom he addressed to fidelity and perseverance. In the previous verse the consideration was, that Christians are permitted to partake of the benefits of a higher and more perfect sacrifice than the Jews were, and therefore should not relapse into that religion.

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