Hebrews 8:7 “For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have…”

Hebrews 8:7

For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For if that first Testament had bene vnblameable, no place should haue bene sought for the second.

Darby Translation

For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.

Young's Literal Translation

for if that first were faultless, a place would not have been sought for a second.

Bible in Basic English

For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.

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Cross references

“had”

Hebrews 7:11 Hebrews 7:18 Galatians 3:21 Hebrews 8:6

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…

Hebrews 7:18 · BSB

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

Galatians 3:21 · BSB

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.

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.

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

In context

6Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

8But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.

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