Hebrews 8:7

Hebrews chapter 8 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.

v.7This passage

v.8For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, That I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Galatians 3:21

    Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.

  • Hebrews 7:11

    Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

  • Hebrews 8:6

    But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.

  • Hebrews 7:18

    For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness