Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law.
Hebrews 8:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For if that first covenant had been without defect, there would have been no room for another one or an attempt to institute another one. American Standard Version (1901) For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second. Common English Bible If the first covenant had been without fault, it wouldn’t have made sense to expect a second. Catholic Public Domain Version For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second. |
Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law.
Now if perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the law ), what further need was there for another priest to appear, said to be according to the order of Melchizedek and not according to the order of Aaron?
So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable
But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises.