Hebrews 7:19
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18For there is a disannulling of the preceding commandment, on account of its weakness and inadequacy
20And in as much as it is without an oath, for the priests were made without an oath;
Cross References
John 14:6Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh to the Father, but through me.
Romans 3:20Therefore no flesh shall be justified by works of law: for through law there is a perfect knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For there was an impotency of the law, in which it was weak through depravity, God having sent his own Son in the likeness of the sin of depravity and for sin, condemned sin in depravity:
Galatians 3:24Therefore the law became our schoolmaster to lead us to Christ, in order that we may be justified by faith;
Ephesians 3:12In whom we have boldness and access with 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 →