Hebrews 8:7
For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one.
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In The King James Version
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
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Cross References
Hebrews 7:11Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 8:6But now he has been granted a better ministry, so much so that he is also the Mediator of a better testament, which has been confirmed by better promises.
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 →