Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
Hebrews 8:7 - Revised Standard Version For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion 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 a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?
On the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness
But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry which is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.