Hebrews 7:19

Translations

Modern

…(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

…nihil enim ad perfectum adduxit lex: introductio vero melioris spei, per quam proximamus ad Deum.

Original

Greek

English

…( for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Notes

Hebrews 7:19

the law made nothing perfect: The law could not completely remove sin or guarantee eternal salvation. God achieved these things through the superior high priesthood of Jesus.

Because of this, believers have confidence in a better hope and a restored relationship with God. They can draw near to God without fear of condemnation.

Hebrews 7:19–28

The priests under the old covenant were weak because they died, which ended their service, and they were also sinful. In contrast, Jesus is the new high priest. He never sinned and he defeated death, so his priesthood is permanent and more effective.

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

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Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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,
Romans 5:2
…through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Hebrews 10:1
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.
Hebrews 11:40
God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
Ephesians 2:13–18
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Hebrews 8:6
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
Hebrews 10:19–22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Access To Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hope: A Better Hope Brought in by Christ Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In

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