Hebrews 7:19

for the Law perfected nothing,—and on the other, the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

In Context

18For on the one hand there takes place an annulling of the commandment which went before, on account of its weakness and unprofitableness,—

20And inasmuch as it was not without an oath that he was made priest,

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Cross References

Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, That I may declare all thy works.

John 14:6Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one cometh to the Father but through me.

Romans 3:20Because by works of the Law no flesh shall be accepted as righteous: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 8:3For what the Law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God hath done, who on account of sin sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and passed sentence of condemnation on sin in the flesh;

Galatians 3:24So then the Law hath been our schoolmaster, to lead us to Christ, that we might be accepted as righteous through faith;

Ephesians 3:12in whom we have our boldness and our access in confidence, through faith in 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 →

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