Verse 7
For if that first covenant had been faultless, no one would have looked for a second one.
Referenced Verses
- Heb 7:11 : 11 Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood– for on that basis the people received the law– what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?
- Heb 7:18 : 18 On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,
- Heb 8:6 : 6 But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.
- Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.