3. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holy of holies;
4. having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was a golden pot holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
5. and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally.
6. Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services;
7. but into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people:
8. the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holy place hath not yet been made manifest, while as the first tabernacle is yet standing;
9. which is a parable for the time now present; according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices that cannot, as touching the conscience, make the worshipper perfect,