Hebrews 7:19

For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope did ; by which we draw nigh to God.

Webster Bible

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 there is verily a disannulling of the preceding commandment on account of its weakness and unprofitableness.

20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest :

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Cross References

Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

John 14:6Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me.

Romans 3:20Therefore by the deeds of the law, there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Galatians 3:24Wherefore the law was our school-master to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Ephesians 3:12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by 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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