Hebrews 8:7

Lighthouse Bible 2006

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 would 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 arise after the order of Melchisedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment that came before because of its weakness and unprofitableness.

Hebrews 8:6

But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, and to the same extent also is he the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.