Hebrews 7:19

For, the law, perfected, nothing; but there is the superinducing of a better hope,—through which we draw near unto God.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

18For, a setting aside, doth, indeed, take place, of a foregoing commandment, by reason of its own weakness and unprofitableness,—

20And, inasmuch as not apart from oath-taking—

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Cross References

Psalms 73:28But, as for me, the drawing near of God, is my blessedness,—I have made, of My Lord Yahweh, my refuge,—That I may recount all thy works.

John 14:6Jesus saith unto him—I, am the way, and the truth, and the life: No one, cometh unto the Father, but through me.

Romans 3:20Inasmuch as, by works of law, shall no flesh be declared righteous before him,—through law, in fact, is discovery of sin.

Romans 8:3For, what was impossible by the law in that it was weak through the flesh, God, by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 3:24So that, the law, hath proved, our tutor, training us, for Christ, in order that, by faith, we might be declared righteous;

Ephesians 3:12In whom we have our freedom of speech and introduction with assurance, 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 →

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