Hebrews 7:19 Parallel Translations

Moses' Teachings couldn't accomplish everything that God required. But we have something else that gives us greater confidence and allows us to approach God.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

for the Law brought no perfect blessing--but on the other hand we have the bringing in of a new and better hope by means of which we draw near to God.

WBS:

For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh to God.

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Hebrews 7:19 Cross References

XREF:

Lamentations 3:57 You drew near when I called on You; You said, "Do not fear!"

Acts 13:39 and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses.

Romans 3:20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, "YOU SHALL NOT COVET."

Galatians 2:16 nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.

Galatians 3:21 Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given which was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law.

Hebrews 3:6 but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house-- whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.

Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 9:9 which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience,

Hebrews 10:1 For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfect those who draw near.

Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

7:19 For the law made nothing perfect. The law was only a preparatory arrangement. It did not fit men for eternal life.
But the bringing in of a better hope. A bringing in thereupon of a better hope (Revised Version). The idea is: The law was disannulled and a better hope brought in, that of the gospel, by which we draw nigh unto God.

WES:

7:19 For the law - Taken by itself, separate from the gospel. Made nothing perfect - Could not perfect its votaries, either in faith or love, in happiness or holiness. But the bringing in of a better hope - Of the gospel dispensation, which gives us a better ground of confidence, does. By which we draw nigh to God - Yea, so nigh as to be one spirit with him. And this is true perfection.

MHC:

7:11-25 The priesthood and law by which perfection could not come, are done away; a Priest is risen, and a dispensation now set up, by which true believers may be made perfect. That there is such a change is plain. The law which made the Levitical priesthood, showed that the priests were frail, dying creatures, not able to save their own lives, much less could they save the souls of those who came to them. But the High Priest of our profession holds his office by the power of endless life in himself; not only to keep himself alive, but to give spiritual and eternal life to all who rely upon his sacrifice and intercession. The better covenant, of which Jesus was the Surety, is not here contrasted with the covenant of works, by which every transgressor is shut up under the curse. It is distinguished from the Sinai covenant with Israel, and the legal dispensation under which the church so long remained. The better covenant brought the church and every believer into clearer light, more perfect liberty, and more abundant privileges. In the order of Aaron there was a multitude of priests, of high priests one after another; but in the priesthood of Christ there is only one and the same. This is the believer's safety and happiness, that this everlasting High Priest is able to save to the uttermost, in all times, in all cases. Surely then it becomes us to desire a spirituality and holiness, as much beyond those of the Old Testament believers, as our advantages exceed theirs.

CONC:

Better Blessing Bringing Complete Draw Hope Introduced Introduction Law Nigh Nothing Perfect Perfected Thereupon

Better Blessing Complete Draw Hand Hope Introduced Introduction Law Means New Nigh Perfect Perfected Thereupon

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