Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, through which we come near to God.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
18For the former regulation is set aside because it is weak and useless,
20And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But as for me, all I need to do is to approach God. 1 I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge. 1 I will declare all your deeds.
John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20This is because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law was unable to do because it was weak through the flesh, God did. He sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be an offering for sin, and he condemned sin in the flesh.
Galatians 3:24So then the law became our guardian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12For in Christ we have boldness and access with confidence because of our 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 →