10:19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, 1 since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.
1 tn Grk “the first tent.” The literal phrase “the first tent” refers to either (1) the outer chamber of the tabernacle in the wilderness (as in vv. 2, 6) or (2) the entire tabernacle as a symbol of the OT system of approaching God. The second is more likely given the contrast that follows in vv. 11-12.