Hebrews 9:9

( which is symbolic for the present age ). According to this arrangement , gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper ,

This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper.

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;