Hebrews 7:19

For the law perfected nothing: but instead of it a hope has entered which is more excellent, (and) by which we are brought nigh unto Aloha.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

18But the change which was made in the first institution was on account of its powerlessness, and because profit was not in it.

20And he hath confirmed it unto us in an oath.

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Cross References

John 14:6Jeshu saith to him, I (am) the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto my Father unless by me.

Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law no flesh is justified before him; for from the law sin is known.

Romans 8:3Because the law was weak through the infirmity of the flesh, Aloha sent his Son in the likeness of the flesh of sin, on account of sin to condemn sin in his flesh;

Galatians 3:24The law therefore was our conductor to the Meshiha, that we might be justified by faith.

Ephesians 3:12by whom we have freedom and access with the confidence of 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 →

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