Hebrews 7:19New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— (for the Law made nothing perfect), and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope [did]; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope [did]; by which we draw nigh to God.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— (for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, the law, perfected, nothing; but there is the superinducing of a better hope,—through which we draw near unto God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— (for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For the Law made nothing perfite, but the bringing in of a better hope made perfite, whereby we drawe neere vnto God.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope [did]: by the which wee draw nigh vnto God.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For the law made nothing perfect, but there has come in its place a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For the law perfected nothing: but instead of it a hope has entered which is more excellent, (and) by which we are brought nigh unto Aloha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For the law perfected nothing; but in the place of it there came in a hope, which is better than it, and by which we draw near to God. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
law
3551 {3551} Primeνόμοςnomos{nom'-os}
From a primary word νέμω [[nemo]] (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), generally ( regulation), specifically (of Moses [including the volume]; also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle).
made
y5048 [5048] Standardτελειόωteleioo{tel-i-o'-o}
From G5046; to complete, that is, (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character).
z0 <0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
nothing
y3762 [3762] Standardοὐδείςoudeis{oo-dice'}
From G3761 and G1520; not even one (man, woman or thing), that is, none, nobody, nothing.
perfect,
5048 {5048} Primeτελειόωteleioo{tel-i-o'-o}
From G5046; to complete, that is, (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character).
z5656 <5656> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 2319
x3762 (3762) Complementοὐδείςoudeis{oo-dice'}
From G3761 and G1520; not even one (man, woman or thing), that is, none, nobody, nothing.
but
1161 {1161} Primeδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
the bringing in
1898 {1898} Primeἐπεισαγωγήepeisagoge{ep-ice-ag-o-gay'}
From a compound of G1909 and G1521; a superintroduction.
of a better
2909 {2909} Primeκρείττωνkreitton{krite'-tohn}
Comparative of a derivative of G2904; stronger, that is, (figuratively) better, that is, nobler.
hope
1680 {1680} Primeἐλπίςelpis{el-pece'}
From ἔλπω [[elpo]] which is a primary word (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstract or concrete) or confidence.
[ did]; by
1223 {1223} Primeδιάdia{dee-ah'}
A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.
the which
3739 {3739} Primeὅςhos{hos}
Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
we draw nigh
1448 {1448} Primeἐγγίζωeggizo{eng-id'-zo}
From G1451; to make near, that is, (reflexively) approach.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
unto God.
2316 {2316} Primeθεόςtheos{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very. |
Hebrews 7:19
_ _ For, etc. — justifying his calling the law weak and unprofitable (Hebrews 7:18). The law could not bring men to: true justification or sanctification before God, which is the “perfection” that we all need in order to be accepted of Him, and which we have in Christ.
_ _ nothing — not merely “no one,” but “nothing.” The law brought nothing to its perfected end; everything in it was introductory to its antitype in the Christian economy, which realizes the perfection contemplated; compare “unprofitableness,” Hebrews 7:18.
_ _ did — rather connect with Hebrews 7:18, thus, “There takes place (by virtue of Psalms 110:4) a repealing of the commandment (on the one hand), but (on the other) a bringing in afterwards (the Greek expresses that there is a bringing in of something over and above the law; a superinducing, or accession of something new, namely, something better than the good things which the pre-existing law promised [Wahl]) of a better hope,” not one weak and unprofitable, but, as elsewhere the Christian dispensation is called, “everlasting,” “true,” “the second,” “more excellent,” “different,” “living,” “new,” “to come,” “perfect.” Compare Hebrews 8:6, bringing us near to God, now in spirit, hereafter both in spirit and in body.
_ _ we draw nigh unto God — the sure token of “perfection.” Weakness is the opposite of this filial confidence of access. The access through the legal sacrifices was only symbolical and through the medium of a priest; that through Christ is immediate, perfect, and spiritual. |
Hebrews 7:19
For the law — Taken by itself, separate from the gospel. Made nothing perfect — Could not perfect its votaries, either in faith or love, in happiness or holiness. But the bringing in of a better hope — Of the gospel dispensation, which gives us a better ground of confidence, does. By which we draw nigh to God — Yea, so nigh as to be one spirit with him. And this is true perfection. |
- the law:
Hebrews 7:11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 9:9 Which [was] a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
Acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Romans 3:20-21 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin. ... But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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- the bringing in:
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Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
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- a better:
Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, [which is] our hope;
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- we:
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 10:19-22 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, ... Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
Psalms 73:28 But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. ... For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
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