Hebrews 8:7
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For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
In other translations
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
Greek words
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- Hebrews 7:11If 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?Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
- Galatians 3:21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.
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- Hebrews 8:6But 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.Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
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