Hebrews 8:7

For if that first covenant had been faultless, a place would not have been sought for the second.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded on better promises.

8For finding fault with them, he says, Behold the days are coming, says the Lord, and I will perfect upon the house of Israel and upon the house of Judah, a new covenant:

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:11Then indeed if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for unto it the people have been tithed, what need is there still that another priest shall rise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 8:6but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded 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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