Hebrews 8:7
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second.

had.

Hebrews 8:6 But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament which is established on better promises.

Hebrews 7:11,18 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron? . . .

Galatians 3:21 Was the law then against the promises of God: God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law.

Context
The New Covenant
6But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament which is established on better promises. 7For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second. 8For, finding fault with them, he saith: Behold the days shall come, saith the Lord: and I will perfect, unto the house of Israel and unto the house of Juda, a new testament:…
Cross References
Deuteronomy 29:14
Neither with you only do I make this covenant, and confirm these oaths,

Hebrews 7:11
If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

Lexicon
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

if
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

that
ἐκείνη (ekeinē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

first [ covenant ]
πρώτη (prōtē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

had been
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

without fault,
ἄμεμπτος (amemptos)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 273: Blameless, free from fault or defect. Irreproachable.

no
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

place
τόπος (topos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

would have been sought
ἐζητεῖτο (ezēteito)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.

for a second.
δευτέρας (deuteras)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.


Additional Translations
For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.

For if what was first had been faultless, no place would have been sought for a second.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.

For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for the second.

For if that first Covenant had been free from imperfection, there would have been no attempt to introduce another.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.

for if that first were faultless, a place would not have been sought for a second.
Jump to Previous
Agreement Attempt Covenant Faultless First Free Good Imperfection Introduce Occasion Possible Second Sought Wrong
Jump to Next
Agreement Attempt Covenant Faultless First Free Good Imperfection Introduce Occasion Possible Second Sought Wrong
External Links
Hebrews 8:7 NIV
Hebrews 8:7 NLT
Hebrews 8:7 ESV
Hebrews 8:7 NASB
Hebrews 8:7 ASV

Hebrews 8:7 Bible Apps
Hebrews 8:7 Biblia Paralela
Hebrews 8:7 Chinese Bible
Hebrews 8:7 French Bible
Hebrews 8:7 German Bible

Alphabetical: a another been covenant faultless first For had have if no nothing occasion place second sought that there with would wrong

NT Letters: Hebrews 8:7 For if that first covenant had been (Heb. He. Hb) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools

Hebrews 8:6
Top of Page
Top of Page