Hebrews 8:7

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, truly righteousness should have been by the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;

Hebrews 7:11

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Hebrews 8:6

But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.