Hebrews 8:7

For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

In Context

6But now his position as priest is higher. because through him God has made a better agreement with man, based on the giving of better things.

8For, protesting against them, he says, See, the days are coming when I will make a new agreement with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah;

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:11Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi (for the law was given to the people in connection with them), what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 8:6But now his position as priest is higher. because through him God has made a better agreement with man, based on the giving of better things.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 8:7-13

The Old and New Covenant. ( a. d. 62.) 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their… Read the whole commentary →

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