Hebrews 8:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁷ For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ 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)

⁷ For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.

Common English Bible

⁷ If the first covenant had been without fault, it wouldn’t have made sense to expect a second.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one.

Hebrews 8:7 Cross References

Galatians 3:21

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.

Deuteronomy 29:14

I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you,

Hebrews 7:11

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?

Hebrews 7:18

So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable

Hebrews 8:6

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.