Hebrews 8:9 “It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took…”

Hebrews 8:9

It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

World English Bible

not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; for they didn’t continue in my covenant, and I disregarded them,” says the Lord.

American Standard Version

Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers In the day that I took them by the hand to lead them forth out of the land of Egypt; For they continued not in my covenant, And I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

Not like the Testament that I made with their fathers, in the day that I tooke them by the hand, to leade them out of the land of Egypt: for they continued not in my Testament, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

Darby Translation

not according to the covenant which I made to their fathers in [the] day of my taking their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in my covenant, and I did not regard them, saith [the] Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day of My taking [them] by their hand, to bring them out of the land of Egypt — because they did not remain in My covenant, and I did not regard them, saith the Lord, —

Bible in Basic English

Not like the agreement which I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand, to be their guide out of the land of Egypt; for they did not keep the agreement with me, and I gave them up, says the Lord.

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Cross references

“the covenant”

Galatians 4:24 Hebrews 9:18–20 Exodus 24:3–11 Exodus 34:10 Deuteronomy 29:1 Deuteronomy 29:12

Galatians 4:24 · BSB

These things serve as illustrations, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children into slavery: This is Hagar.

Hebrews 9:18–20 · BSB

That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.

Exodus 24:3–11 · BSB

When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.”

Exodus 34:10 · BSB

And the LORD said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will perform wonders that have never been done in any nation in all the world. All the people among whom you live will see the LORD’s work, for…

Deuteronomy 29:1 · BSB

These are the words of the covenant that the LORD commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant He had made with them at Horeb.

Deuteronomy 29:12 · BSB

so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath,

“I took”

Mark 8:23 Genesis 19:16 Job 8:20 Song of Solomon 8:5 Acts 9:8 Acts 13:11

Mark 8:23 · BSB

So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.

Genesis 19:16 · BSB

But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.

Job 8:20 · BSB

Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.

Song of Solomon 8:5 · BSB

Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved? The Bride I roused you under the apple tree; there your mother conceived you; there she travailed and brought you forth.

Acts 9:8 · BSB

Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 13:11 · BSB

Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by th…

“to lead”

Psalm 77:20 Psalm 105:43 Isaiah 40:11 Isaiah 63:9 Isaiah 63:11–13 Psalm 78:52–54

Psalm 77:20 · BSB

You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Psalm 105:43 · BSB

He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.

Isaiah 40:11 · BSB

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Isaiah 63:9 · BSB

In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Isaiah 63:11–13 · BSB

Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them,

Psalm 78:52–54 · BSB

He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness.

“they continued”

Jeremiah 31:32 Deuteronomy 29:25 Deuteronomy 31:16–18 2 Kings 17:15–18 Psalm 78:57 Ezekiel 16:8

Jeremiah 31:32 · BSB

It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt— a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them, ” declares the LORD.

Deuteronomy 29:25 · BSB

And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 31:16–18 · BSB

And the LORD said to Moses, “You will soon rest with your fathers, and these people will rise up and prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant…

2 Kings 17:15–18 · BSB

They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that…

Psalm 78:57 · BSB

They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow.

Ezekiel 16:8 · BSB

Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares th…

“regarded”

Amos 5:22 Malachi 2:13 Lamentations 4:16 Judges 10:13 Judges 10:14

Amos 5:22 · BSB

Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard.

Malachi 2:13 · BSB

And this is another thing you do: You cover the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping and groaning, because He no longer regards your offerings or receives them gladly from your hands.

Lamentations 4:16 · BSB

The presence of the LORD has scattered them; He regards them no more. The priests are shown no honor; the elders find no favor.

Judges 10:13 · BSB

But you have forsaken Me and served other gods, so I will no longer save you.

Judges 10:14 · BSB

Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”

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

In context

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.

10For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Read Hebrews 8