Hebrews 8:7

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then opposed to the promises [of God]? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could bring life, then righteousness would in reality come from the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

but with those who are standing here with us today in the presence of the Lord, our God, and with those who are not here with us today. Warning Against Idolatry.

Hebrews 7:11

If, then, perfection came through the levitical priesthood, on the basis of which the people received the law, what need would there still have been for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not reckoned according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

On the one hand, a former commandment is annulled because of its weakness and uselessness,

Hebrews 8:6

Now he has obtained so much more excellent a ministry as he is mediator of a better covenant, enacted on better promises. Old and New Covenants.