Hebrews 8:7

For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second covenant.

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For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

In Context

6But now Christ has received a much better ministry, just as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which is based on better promises.

8For when God found fault with the people, he said, 1 “See, the days are coming—says the Lord— 1 when I will make a new covenant 2 with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. 1

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:11Now if perfection were possible through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the manner of Melchizedek, and not be considered to be after the manner of Aaron?

Hebrews 8:6But now Christ has received a much better ministry, just as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which is based on 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 →

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