Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 10

Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 10

In Hebrews 9:10, the writer explains that the Old Testament ordinances of the Jewish law, such as those concerning food, drink, and ritual washings, were only temporary and were in place until a time of reformation. These ordinances were not able to bring about spiritual perfection in those who kept them. Instead, they were meant to be a lesson or an example of how God was preparing to bring about a new covenant of grace and mercy. The writer emphasizes that the new covenant, offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is far superior to the laws of the Old Testament.