Verse 7

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

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 7:11 : 11 Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
  • Heb 7:18 : 18 For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
  • Heb 8:6 : 6 But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
  • Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most assuredly righteousness would have been of the law.