Hebrews 7:18
For there is a setting aside of the commandment going before for its weakness and unprofitableness,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is borne witness, *Thou* art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec.
19(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.
Cross References
Acts 13:39and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified.
Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:17Now I say this, A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which took place four hundred and thirty years after, does not annul, so as to make the promise of no effect.
Galatians 4:21Tell me, ye who are desirous of being under law, do ye not listen to the law?
Hebrews 7:11If indeed then perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, for the people had their law given to them in connexion with *it*, what need [was there] still that a different priest should arise according to the order of Melchisedec, and not be named after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 8:7For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28
Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →