Parallel Verses

Julia Smith Translation

(For the law completed nothing,) but the bringing in of a better hope; by which we draw near to God.

New American Standard Bible

(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

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 nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

the law
νόμος 
Nomos 
law
Usage: 179

τελειόω 
Teleioo 
Usage: 18

οὐδείς 
Oudeis 
Usage: 160

τελειόω 
Teleioo 
Usage: 18

but
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

the bringing in
ἐπεισαγωγή 
Epeisagoge 
Usage: 1

of a
ἐλπίς 
Elpis 
Usage: 54

κρείττων 
Kreitton 
Usage: 19

ἐλπίς 
Elpis 
Usage: 54

did by
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

the which
ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

we draw nigh
ἐγγίζω 
Eggizo 
Usage: 28

Images Hebrews 7:19

Prayers for Hebrews 7:19

Context Readings

Another Priest, Like Melchizedek

18 For there is truly an annulling of the command going before by its weakness and unprofitableness. 19 (For the law completed nothing,) but the bringing in of a better hope; by which we draw near to God. 20 And as much as not without sacrifice sanctioned by solemn oath:



Cross References

Acts 13:39

And from all which ye could not be justified by Moses' law, every one believing in him is justified.

Hebrews 4:16

We should therefore go with freedom of speech to the throne of grace, that we receive mercy, and find grace for timely assistance.

Hebrews 9:9

Which a parable for the time placed in, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are brought near, not being able for consciousness to perfect him serving;

Romans 8:3

For the impossibility of the law, in that it was weak by the flesh, God having sent his own Son in the likeness of the flesh of sin, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Galatians 2:16

Knowing that a man is not justified from the works of the law, but through faith of Jesus Christ, and we believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified from the faith of Christ, and not from the works of the law: therefore from the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Hebrews 6:18

That by two unalterable deeds, in which it is impossible for God to deceive we might have a strong consolation, taking refuge in holding firmly the hope set before:

Hebrews 10:1

For the law having a shadow of good things about to be, not the same image of the things, with these sacrifices which they bring in yearly in continuance never can render perfect them coming thereto.

Psalm 73:28

And I drawing near to God, it is good for me: I put in the Lord Jehovah my refuge, to recount all thy works.

John 1:17

For the law was given by Moses; grace and truth were by Jesus Christ.

John 14:6

Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, except by me.

Romans 3:20-21

Therefore from the works of the law shall no flesh be justified before him: for by the law the knowledge of sin.

Romans 5:2

By whom also we have had access by faith into this grace in which we have stood, and we boast upon hope of the glory of God.

Galatians 3:24

So that the law was our preceptor towards Christ, that we might be justified from faith.

Ephesians 2:13-18

And now in Christ Jesus ye who then being far off have become near in the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 3:12

In whom we have freedom of speech and access with confidence by his faith.

Colossians 1:27

To whom God would make known what the riches of the glory of this mystery in the nations; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, the sent of Jesus Christ according to the command of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, our hope;

Hebrews 7:11

If truly therefore completion were by the Levitical priesthood, (for the people received legislation by it,) what further need according to the order of Melchisedec for another priest to be raised, and not according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:25

Wherefore he is able to save entirely those coming to God by him, always living to supplicate for them.

Hebrews 8:6

And now he has attained a more distinguished office, in how much also he is mediator of a better covenant, which was legislated upon better promises.

Hebrews 10:19-22

Having therefore, brethren, freedom of speech for the entering in of the holies by the blood of Jesus,

Hebrews 11:40

God having foreseen something better for us, that without us they should not be completed.

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