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Hebrews 6:19
Whichhope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

Hebrews 10:20
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

Exodus 26:31-33
And thou shalt make a vailof blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: …

the Holiest.

Hebrews 9:8
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Hebrews 10:19
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

1 Kings 8:6
And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holyplace, even under the wings of the cherubims.

was a room
The "room" mentioned here is the innermost part of the tabernacle, known as the Most Holy Place or the Holy of Holies. This was the most sacred area, where God's presence was believed to dwell above the Ark of the Covenant. The design and dimensions of this room were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 25-27), emphasizing its divine significance and the care required in its construction and use.

called the Most Holy Place
The "Most Holy Place" was the central and most sacred area of the tabernacle and later the temple. It housed the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna (Hebrews 9:4). This room represented the throne room of God on earth, where His presence was most intensely felt. The high priest's annual entry into this space foreshadowed Christ's ultimate sacrifice and His role as our eternal High Priest, who entered the heavenly sanctuary once for all (Hebrews 9:11-12). The Most Holy Place is a type of the heavenly reality, where Christ now intercedes for believers.

• The tabernacle had two divisions separated by curtains (Exodus 26:31-33).

• This “second curtain” marked a clear boundary, set by God, that no ordinary priest or Israelite could cross (Leviticus 16:2).

• By mentioning it, Hebrews highlights the holiness of God and the severity of human sin that requires such separation (Isaiah 59:2).

• The writer is preparing us to see how Jesus, our High Priest, passes through what no one else could (Hebrews 6:19-20).

• Physical space mattered in Israel’s worship: every piece of furniture, measurement, and placement carried meaning (Exodus 25:9).

• A distinct “room” teaches that meeting with God is never casual; it is on His terms (Exodus 33:20).

• The tabernacle pattern was “a copy and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary” (Hebrews 8:5), pointing beyond itself to a greater reality.

• By noting the room’s existence, the text underscores God’s gracious willingness to dwell among His people, yet without compromising His holiness (2 Chronicles 6:18).

• Also known as the Holy of Holies, it housed the ark of the covenant, the mercy seat, and the cherubim (Exodus 25:21-22;1 Kings 8:6-7).

• Only the high priest could enter, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement, bearing sacrificial blood for his own sins and for the nation (Leviticus 16:11-15;Hebrews 9:7).

• The name “Most Holy Place” signals absolute purity—sin cannot survive there (Habakkuk 1:13).

• Hebrews later teaches that Jesus entered the “greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hands” to secure eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:11-12).

• The veil of this earthly room was torn at Christ’s death (Matthew 27:51), proclaiming new, direct access for all who trust Him (Hebrews 10:19-22).

Hebrews 9:3 draws attention to the severe separation between God and humanity symbolized by the second curtain, the distinct room, and its title, “Most Holy Place.” These details remind us of God’s unapproachable holiness under the old covenant while setting the stage for the good news that Jesus, our sinless High Priest, has opened the way into God’s presence for everyone who believes.

(Exodus 26:33-34), or "the Holy Place" (Leviticus 16:2,et al.). In the description of the Temple a different word is employed, always rendered "oracle" (1Kings 6:16,et al.). The veil separating the two divisions (described inExodus 26:31;Exodus 36:35) is here called the second veil, by way of distinction from the "hanging for the door" of the Tabernacle (Exodus 26:36;Exodus 36:37). . . .

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