Hebrews 8:9

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day of My having taken hold of their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the Lord.

Latin

…non secundum testamentum quod feci patribus eorum in die qua apprehendi manum eorum ut educerem illos de terra Ægypti: quoniam ipsi non permanserunt in testamento meo: et ego neglexi eos, dicit Dominus.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

Hebrews 8:9

God made a covenant with their ancestors at Sinai (Exodus 19:1 –8; 24:7 –8; 34:27 –28; Deuteronomy 4:13).
I took them by the hand: God rescued his people from Egypt, guiding them like a parent guides a child who cannot care for itself (see Exodus 12–14).
they did not abide by My covenant: See Hebrews 3:7 –19; Numbers 14:1 –38; Deuteronomy 9; Psalms 106.
I disregarded them: The covenant warned that if the people turned away, God would also turn away from them (see Deuteronomy 28:15 –68; 30:11 –20; 1 Kings 8:22 –53; 2 Chronicles 6:12 –42).

Hebrews 8:7–13

The author refers to Jeremiah 31:31 –34, an Old Testament prophecy about the new covenant with several important promises. Highlighting the new covenant's superiority supports the argument in Hebrews 9:1 –10:18 that the Son’s offering under the new covenant was better than the old covenant offerings.

Hebrews 8:1–10:18

This passage explains that the role of Jesus as the heavenly high priest is better than the role of earthly priests.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek God’s Covenants God’s New Covenant God’s Word The Cities of Refuge The Limitations of Law The New Covenant The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

Jeremiah 31:32
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.
Galatians 4:24
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.
Mark 8:23
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.
Ezekiel 20:37–38
I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
Genesis 19:16
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.
Jeremiah 11:7–8
For from the time I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt until today, I strongly warned them again and again, saying, ‘Obey My voice.’
Deuteronomy 29:25
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.
Psalm 105:43
He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.
Psalm 77:20
You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Galatians 3:15–19
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
Song of Solomon 8:5
Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved? I roused you under the apple tree; there your mother conceived you; there she travailed and brought you forth.
Exodus 24:3–11
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.”

Parallels

Jeremiah 31:26–40

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Covenant Hebrews, Letter to the Lord’s Supper, the Mediate, Mediator New Covenant Old Testament Canon Promise

Topics

Covenant of God with Men: Broken by the Jews Covenant of God with Men: Repudiated by God on Account of Jews' Idolatry Covenant: The Second Covenant Gospel: Called the New Covenant Law: Temporary Offerings: Insufficiency of The Covenant: Renewed Under the Gospel

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