Hebrews 7:19
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For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

the law.

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?

Hebrews 9:9 Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks,

Acts 13:39 In him every one that believeth is justified.

Romans 3:20,21 Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin. . . .

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 of sin, hath condemned sin in the flesh.

Galatians 2:16 But knowing that man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also believe in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

made.

the bringing in.

Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our pedagogue in Christ: that we might be justified by faith.

a better.

Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, we who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us.

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 11:40 God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses: 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 of sin, hath condemned sin in the flesh.

Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known 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, according to the commandment of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope:

we.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid.

Hebrews 10:19-22 Having therefore, brethren, a confidence in the entering into the holies by the blood of Christ: . . .

Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my hope in the Lord God: That I may declare all thy praises, in the gates of the daughter of Sion.

John 14:6 Jesus saith to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me.

Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access through faith into this grace wherein we stand: and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God.

Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus, you, who some time were afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ. . . .

Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Context
A Superior Priesthood
18There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof: 19For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God. 20And inasmuch as it is not without an oath (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath:…
Cross References
Lamentations 3:57
Coph. Thou drewest near in the day, when I called upon thee, thou saidst: Fear not.

Acts 13:39
In him every one that believeth is justified.

Romans 3:20
Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 7:7
What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? God forbid! But I do not know sin, but by the law. For I had not known concupiscence, if the law did not say: Thou shalt not covet.

Galatians 2:16
But knowing that man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also believe in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

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.

Hebrews 3:6
But Christ, as the Son in his own house: which house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and glory of hope unto the end.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid.

Hebrews 6:18
That by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, we who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us.

Hebrews 7:20
And inasmuch as it is not without an oath (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath:

Hebrews 7:25
Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us.

Hebrews 9:9
Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks,

Hebrews 10:1
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very image of the things, by the selfsame sacrifices which they offer continually every year, can never make the comers thereunto perfect.

Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near with a true heart, in fulness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with clean water.

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he that cometh to God must believe that he is: and is a rewarder to them that seek him.

James 4:8
Draw nigh to God: and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

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

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Law
νόμος (nomos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.

made nothing perfect
ἐτελείωσεν (eteleiōsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5048: From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate.

),
οὐδὲν (ouden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3762: No one, none, nothing.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

a better
κρείττονος (kreittonos)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative
Strong's Greek 2909: Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler.

hope
ἐλπίδος (elpidos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1680: Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.

[is] introduced,
ἐπεισαγωγὴ (epeisagōgē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1898: Bringing in (besides or in addition), introduction, importation. From a compound of epi and eisago; a superintroduction.

by
δι’ (di’)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

which
ἧς (hēs)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3739: Who, which, what, that.

we draw near
ἐγγίζομεν (engizomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1448: Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.

to God.
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


Additional Translations
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

(for the Law perfected nothing), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw near to God.

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.

(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.

For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh to God.

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.

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

(for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.
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