Parallel Verses
Amplified
(for the Law never made anything perfect); while on the other hand a better hope is introduced through which we now continually draw near to God.
New American Standard Bible
(for
King James Version
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
Holman Bible
(for the law perfected
International Standard Version
since the Law made nothing perfect, and a better hope is presented, by which we approach God.
A Conservative Version
(for the law made nothing fully perfect), and an introduction of a better hope, through which we approach God.
American Standard Version
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
An Understandable Version
(since the law did not make anything [i.e., anyone] perfect), but on the other hand, there is the introduction of a better hope [which did bring perfection through Christ], by which we draw near to God.
Anderson New Testament
(for the law made no perfect expiation), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
Bible in Basic English
(Because the law made nothing complete), and in its place there is a better hope, through which we come near to God.
Common New Testament
(for the law made nothing perfect); and on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for the law made no man perfect, but this was effected by introducing a better hope, which brings us nearer to the divine presence.
Darby Translation
(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.
Godbey New Testament
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
Goodspeed New Testament
(for there was nothing final about the Law), and a better hope begins to dawn, through which we may approach God.
John Wesley New Testament
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw nigh to God.
Julia Smith Translation
(For the law completed nothing,) but the bringing in of a better hope; by which we draw near to God.
King James 2000
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw near unto God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
(for the law [made] nothing perfect), but on the other hand [there is] the introduction of a better hope through which we draw near to God.
Modern King James verseion
For the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw near to God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the law made no thing perfect: but was an introduction of a better hope, by which hope, we draw nigh unto God.
Moffatt New Testament
(for the Law made nothing perfect), and there is introduced a better Hope, by means of which we can draw near to God.
Montgomery New Testament
(for the Law brought nothing to perfection); and there is the bringing in of a better hope by which we draw near to God;
NET Bible
for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
New Heart English Bible
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Noyes New Testament
for the Law perfected nothing,and on the other, the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
Sawyer New Testament
for the law made nothing perfect, but was the introduction of a better hope through which we draw nigh to God.
The Emphasized Bible
For, the law, perfected, nothing; but there is the superinducing of a better hope, - through which we draw near unto God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For the law led to no perfection, but was an introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
(for the Law never brought anything to perfection); and, on the other hand, we have the introduction of a better hope, which enables us to draw near to God.
Webster
For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh to God.
Weymouth New Testament
for the Law brought no perfect blessing--but on the other hand we have the bringing in of a new and better hope by means of which we draw near to God.
Williams New Testament
for the law had never made anything perfect -- and so a better hope is brought to us, through which we have approach to God.
World English Bible
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Worrell New Testament
(for the law perfected nothing), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Worsley New Testament
for the law made nothing perfect, but the introducing of a better hope did, by which we draw near to God.
Youngs Literal Translation
(for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.
Themes
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better hope
new Dispensation » General references to
Draw near to God » In prayer and fellowship
God » Christ as » Draw near to, in prayer and fellowship
Hope » A better hope brought in by Christ
Law » Bondage of » Insufficient
Melchizedek » A priest and type of Christ
Nearness to God » In prayer and fellowship
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better hope
Priest » Before moses » Melchizedek
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 7:19
Prayers for Hebrews 7:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Another Priest, Like Melchizedek
18 For, on the one hand, a former commandment is cancelled because of its weakness and uselessness [because of its inability to justify the sinner before God] 19 (for the Law never made anything perfect); while on the other hand a better hope is introduced through which we now continually draw near to God. 20 And indeed it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made priest]
Cross References
Acts 13:39
and through Him everyone who believes [who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and Savior and follows Him] is
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].
Hebrews 9:9
for this [first or outer tabernacle] is a symbol [that is, an archetype or paradigm] for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which are incapable of perfecting the conscience and renewing the [inner self of the] worshiper.
Romans 8:3
For what the Law could not do [that is, overcome sin and remove its penalty, its power] being weakened by the flesh [man’s nature without the Holy Spirit], God did: He sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful man as an offering for sin. And He condemned sin in the flesh [subdued it and overcame it in the person of His own Son],
Galatians 2:16
yet we know that a man is not
Hebrews 6:18
so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 10:1
For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come—not the very image of those things—it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, make
Psalm 73:28
But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge and placed my trust in Him,
That I may tell of all Your works.
John 1:17
For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him,
Romans 3:20-21
For no
Romans 5:2
Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our
Galatians 3:24
with the result that the Law has become our tutor and our disciplinarian to guide us to Christ, so that we may be
Ephesians 2:13-18
But now [at this very moment] in Christ Jesus you who once were [so very] far away [from God] have been brought near
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ].
Colossians 1:27
God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus by the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) our Hope [the fulfillment of our salvation],
Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection [a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper] had been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people were given the Law) what further need was there for another and different kind of priest to arise, one in the manner of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed to the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].
Hebrews 8:6
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore,
Hebrews 11:40
because God had us in mind and had something better for us, so that they [these men and women of authentic faith] would not be made perfect [that is, completed in Him] apart from us.