Hebrews 9:8

8The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning.

8The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the 9:8 Lit firstouter tabernacle is still standing,

8The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing,

8By this the Holy Spirit signifies that the way into the Holy Place [the true Holy of Holies and the presence of God] has not yet been disclosed as long as the 9:8 During the age of the old covenant a worshiper had no direct access to God.first or outer tabernacle is still standing [that is, as long as the Levitical system of worship remains a recognized institution],

8By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place9:8 Or the Holy Place; also in verses 12 and 25 had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.

8Here is what the Holy Spirit was showing us. He was telling us that God had not yet clearly shown the way into the Most Holy Room. It would not be clearly shown as long as the first holy tent was still being used.