Hebrews 7:19
(for nothing did the Law perfect), and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
20And inasmuch as [it is] not apart from oath
Cross References
Psalms 73:28And [the] nearness of God to me [is] good, || I have placed my refuge in Lord YHWH, || To recount all Your works!
John 14:6Jesus says to him, “I AM the way, and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, if not through Me;
Romans 3:20for this reason by works of law will no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3for what the Law was not able to do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, His own Son having sent in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:24so that the Law became our tutor—to Christ, that we may be declared righteous by faith,
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have the freedom and the access in confidence through the faith of Him,
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 →