Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.
Hebrews 8:7 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For if that first covenant had been without defect, there would have been no room for another one or an attempt to institute another one. American Standard Version (1901) For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second. Common English Bible If the first covenant had been without fault, it wouldn’t have made sense to expect a second. Catholic Public Domain Version For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second. |
Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.
Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the Torah), what further need was there for another Kohen to arise after the order of Malki-Tzedek, and not be called after the order of Aharon?
For there is an annulling of a foregoing mitzvah because of its weakness and uselessness
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.