Verse 19

Hebrews 7:19

King James Version

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

Original Language Text

greek

οὐδὲν γὰρ ἐτελείωσεν ὁ νόμος, ἐπεισαγωγὴ δὲ κρείττονος ἐλπίδος, δι’ ἧς ἐγγίζομεν τῷ θεῷ.

English Translation

For the law made nothing perfect, but a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

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Chapter 7 Context

1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God (Elohim), who met Abraham returning... Focus ↗

2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness,... Focus ↗

3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life;... Focus ↗

4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoi... Focus ↗

5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a comma... Focus ↗

6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had t... Focus ↗

7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. Focus ↗

8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he... Focus ↗

9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. Focus ↗

10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. Focus ↗

11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,... Focus ↗

12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Focus ↗

13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance... Focus ↗

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning pr... Focus ↗

15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another p... Focus ↗

16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. Focus ↗

17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Focus ↗

18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitable... Focus ↗

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

20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: Focus ↗

21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The L... Focus ↗

22 By so much was Yashua (Jesus) made a surety of a better testament. Focus ↗

23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: Focus ↗

24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Focus ↗

25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God (Elohim) by him, seeing h... Focus ↗

26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made... Focus ↗

27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and the... Focus ↗

28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since... Focus ↗

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