Hebrews 8:7 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

If nothing had been wrong with the first promise, no one would look for another one.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

For if that first Covenant had been free from imperfection, there would have been no attempt to introduce another.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Hebrews 8:7 Cross References

XREF:

Hebrews 7:11 Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron? (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:7 {7} For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
(7) He proves by the testimony of Jeremiah that there is a second Testament or covenant, and therefore that the first was not perfect.

PNT:

8:7 For if that first covenant. The covenant of Sinai, the Law of Moses, the Old Testament.
Had been faultless. It was faulty and could not make men perfect. See PNT Heb 7:18.

WES:

8:7 For if the first had been faultless - If that dispensation had answered all God's designs and man's wants, if it had not been weak and unprofitable unable to make anything perfect, no place would have been for a second.

MHC:

8:7-13 The superior excellence of the priesthood of Christ, above that of Aaron, is shown from that covenant of grace, of which Christ was Mediator. The law not only made all subject to it, liable to be condemned for the guilt of sin, but also was unable to remove that guilt, and clear the conscience from the sense and terror of it. Whereas, by the blood of Christ, a full remission of sins was provided, so that God would remember them no more. God once wrote his laws to his people, now he will write his laws in them; he will give them understanding to know and to believe his laws; he will give them memories to retain them; he will give them hearts to love them, courage to profess them, and power to put them in practice. This is the foundation of the covenant; and when this is laid, duty will be done wisely, sincerely, readily, easily, resolutely, constantly, and with comfort. A plentiful outpouring of the Spirit of God will make the ministration of the gospel so effectual, that there shall be a mighty increase and spreading of Christian knowledge in persons of all sorts. Oh that this promise might be fulfilled in our days, that the hand of God may be with his ministers so that great numbers may believe, and be turned to the Lord! The pardon of sin will always be found to accompany the true knowledge of God. Notice the freeness of this pardon; its fulness; its fixedness. This pardoning mercy is connected with all other spiritual mercies: unpardoned sin hinders mercy, and pulls down judgments; but the pardon of sin prevents judgment, and opens a wide door to all spiritual blessings. Let us search whether we are taught by the Holy Spirit to know Christ, so as uprightly to love, fear, trust, and obey him. All worldly vanities, outward privileges, or mere notions of religion, will soon vanish away, and leave those who trust in them miserable for ever.

CONC:

Agreement Attempt Covenant Faultless Free Imperfection Introduce Nothing Occasion Possible Sought Wrong

Agreement Attempt Covenant Faultless First Free Good Imperfection Introduce Occasion Possible Second Sought Wrong

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