Hebrews 7:19 “(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, b…”

Hebrews 7:19

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

American Standard Version

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Law made nothing perfite, but the bringing in of a better hope made perfite, whereby we drawe neere vnto God.

Darby Translation

(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.

Young's Literal Translation

(for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.

Bible in Basic English

(Because the law made nothing complete), and in its place there is a better hope, through which we come near to God.

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Cross references

“the law”

Acts 13:39 Hebrews 9:9 Romans 8:3 Galatians 2:16 Hebrews 7:11 Romans 3:20

Acts 13:39 · BSB

Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Hebrews 9:9 · BSB

It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.

Romans 8:3 · BSB

For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 2:16 · BSB

know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of…

Hebrews 7:11 · BSB

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 i…

Romans 3:20 · BSB

Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

“the bringing in”

Galatians 3:24

Galatians 3:24 · BSB

So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

“a better”

Hebrews 6:18 Hebrews 11:40 Hebrews 8:6 John 1:17 Colossians 1:27 1 Timothy 1:1

Hebrews 6:18 · BSB

Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Hebrews 11:40 · BSB

God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.

Hebrews 8:6 · BSB

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

John 1:17 · BSB

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:27 · BSB

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

1 Timothy 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

“we”

Hebrews 4:16 Romans 5:2 Hebrews 10:19–22 Psalm 73:28 John 14:6 Ephesians 2:13–18

Hebrews 4:16 · BSB

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Romans 5:2 · BSB

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Hebrews 10:19–22 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Psalm 73:28 · BSB

But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Ephesians 2:13–18 · BSB

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

Also

Hebrews 10:1 Hebrews 7:25

Hebrews 10:1 · BSB

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

20And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

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