4Having a vessel of gold in it for burning perfumes, and the ark of the agreement, which was covered with gold and which had in it a pot made of gold for the manna, and Aaron's rod which put out buds, and the stones with the writing of the agreement;
5And over it were the winged ones of glory with their wings covering the mercy-seat; about which it is not possible now to say anything in detail.
6Now while these things were in existence, the priests went into the first Tent at all times, for prayer and the making of offerings.
7But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:
8The Holy Spirit witnessing by this that the way into the holy place had not at that time been made open, while the first Tent was still in being;
9And this is an image of the present time; when the offerings which are given are not able to make the heart of the worshipper completely clean,
10Because they are only rules of the flesh, of meats and drinks and washings, which have their place till the time comes when things will be put right.
