Hebrews 7:18

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Literal

For indeed, there is a putting away of the preceding commandment because of its weakness and uselessness

Latin

Reprobatio quidem fit præcedentis mandati, propter infirmitatem ejus, et inutilitatem:

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Hebrews 7:18

The previous rule for becoming a priest was being part of Aaron's family (see Exodus 28:41 –43).
set aside: See Hebrews 7:15 –17.
because it was weak and useless: This is explained in the following verses (7:19 –28).

Hebrews 7:11–28

After explaining why Melchizedek is greater than the Levites (Hebrews 7:1 –10), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also greater than the Levitical priests of the old covenant.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1 –10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek Biblical Law The Cities of Refuge The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

Romans 8:3
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,
Acts 13:39
Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Hebrews 7:11–12
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 in the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:19
…(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 8:7–13
For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
1 Timothy 4:8
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
Galatians 3:17
What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise.
Galatians 3:15
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
Galatians 4:21
Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand what the law says?
Hebrews 10:1–9
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.

Glossary

Aaron Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Priesthood Son of God Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In

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