Hebrews 8:7

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a 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 make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

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

Hebrews 7:11

Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness

Hebrews 8:6

But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.