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Having come (paragenomenos). Second aorist middle participle of paraginomai. This is the great historic event that is the crux of history. “Christ came on the scene, and all was changed” (Moffatt).
Of the good things to come (tōn mellontōn agathōn). But B D read genomenōn (that are come). It is a nice question which is the true text. Both aspects are true, for Christ is High Priest of good things that have already come as well as of the glorious future of hope. Westcott prefers genomenōn, Moffatt mellontōn.
Through the greater and more perfect tabernacle (dia tēs meizonos kai teleioteras skēnēs). Probably the instrumental use of dia (2Co 2:4; Rom 2:27; Rom 14:20) as accompaniment, not the local idea (Heb 4:14; Heb 10:20). Christ as High Priest employed in his work the heavenly tabernacle (Heb 8:2) after which the earthly was patterned (Heb 9:24).
Not made with hands (ou cheiropoiētou). Old compound verbal for which see Mar 14:58; Act 7:48; Act 17:24. Cf. Heb 8:2. Here in the predicate position.
Not of this creation (ou tautēs tēs ktiseōs). Explanation of ou chieropoiētou. For ktisis see 2Co 5:17; Rom 8:19. For the idea see 2Co 4:18; Heb 8:2. This greater and more perfect tabernacle is heaven itself (Heb 9:24).