Hebrews 8:7 [study!]American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.
King James Version (KJV 1769)
— For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995)
— For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for the second.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, if, that first, had been, faultless, not, in that case, for a second, had there been sought, a place.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for if that first were faultless, a place would not have been sought for a second.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For if that first [Couenant] had bene faultles, then should no place haue bene sought for the second.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For if the first covenant had been faultless, no place had there been for this second.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For, if the first [covenant] had been faultless, there would have been no place for this second [one]. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
if
1487 {1487} Primeεἰei{i}
A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.
that
1565 {1565} Primeἐκεῖνοςekeinos{ek-i'-nos}
From G1563; that one (or [neuter] thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.
first
4413 {4413} Primeπρῶτοςprotos{pro'-tos}
Contracted superlative of G4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance).
[ covenant] had been
2258 {2258} Primeἦνen{ane}
Imperfect of G1510; I ( thou, etc.) was ( wast or were).
z5713 <5713> Grammar
Tense - Imperfect (See G5775) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 532
faultless,
273 {0273} Primeἄμεμπτοςamemptos{am'-emp-tos}
From G0001 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3201; irreproachable.
then should
y302 [0302] Standardἄνan{an}
A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty.
no
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
x302 (0302) Complementἄνan{an}
A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty.
place
5117 {5117} Primeτόποςtopos{top'-os}
Apparently a primary word; a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 is a larger but particular locality), that is, location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively condition, opportunity; specifically a scabbard.
have been sought
2212 {2212} Primeζητέωzeteo{dzay-teh'-o}
Of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specifically (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life).
z5712 <5712> Grammar
Tense - Imperfect (See G5775) Voice - Passive (See G5786) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 83
for the second.
1208 {1208} Primeδεύτεροςdeuteros{dyoo'-ter-os}
As the compound of G1417; (ordinal) second (in time, place or rank; also adverbially). |
Hebrews 8:7
_ _ Same reasoning as in Hebrews 7:11.
_ _ faultless — perfect in all its parts, so as not to be found fault with as wanting anything which ought to be there: answering all the purposes of a law. The law in its morality was blameless (Greek, “amomos”); but in saving us it was defective, and so not faultless (Greek, “amemptos”).
_ _ should no place have been sought — as it has to be now; and as it is sought in the prophecy (Hebrews 8:8-11). The old covenant would have anticipated all man’s wants, so as to give no occasion for seeking something more perfectly adequate. Compare on the phrase “place ... sought,” Hebrews 12:17. |
Hebrews 8:7
For if the first had been faultless — If that dispensation had answered all God's designs and man's wants, if it had not been weak and unprofitable unable to make anything perfect, no place would have been for a second. |
Hebrews 8:7
(7) For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
(7) He proves by the testimony of Jeremiah that there is a second Testament or covenant, and therefore that the first was not perfect. |
- had:
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 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 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Galatians 3:21 [Is] the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
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