Hebrews 8:7

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

It is not with you alone that I am making this covenant by oath,

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 7:18

On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

Hebrews 8:6

But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.