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The time of reformation introduces a higher sanctuary, a better offering, a more radical salvation.
Having come (παραγενόμενος)
Having appeared in the world. Only here in Hebrews, and only once in Paul. 1Co 16:3. Most frequent in Luke and Acts.
Of good things to come (τῶν γενομένων ἀγαθῶν)
According to this reading the A.V. is wrong. It should be “of the good things realized,” or that have come to pass. The A.V. follows the reading μελλόντων about to be. So Tischendorf and Rev. T. Weiss with Westcott and Hort read γενομένων. Blessings not merely prophetic or objects of hope, but actually attained; free approach to God, the better covenant, personal communion with God, the purging of the conscience.
Through a greater and more perfect tabernacle (διὰ)
The preposition is instrumental. Comp. Heb 9:12. Const. with ἀρχιερεὺς high priest, and as qualifying it. “A high priest with a greater and more perfect tabernacle.” It has been shown that the new high priest must have a sanctuary and an offering (Heb 8:2-8). Accordingly, as the Levitical priests were attached to (were priests with) an inferior tabernacle, so Christ appears with a greater and more perfect tabernacle. For this use of διὰ see Rom 2:27; Rom 14:20; 2Co 2:4; 2Co 3:11. Note the article with tabernacle, his greater, etc.
That is to say not of this building (τοῦτ' ἔστιν οὐ ταύτης τῆς κτίσεως)
For building rend. creation. See on Rom 8:19; see on 2Co 5:17; see on Col 1:15. The meaning is, not belonging to this natural creation either in its materials or its maker.