Hebrews 8:13
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Now in saying a new, he hath made the former old. And that which decayeth and groweth old is near its end.

A new.

Hebrews 8:8 For, 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:

he hath.

Hebrews 7:11,12,18,19 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 9:9,10 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, . . .

ready.

Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to heaven, and look down to the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish like smoke, and the earth shall be worn away like a garment, and the inhabitants thereof shall perish in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my justice shall not fail.

Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass: but my words shall not pass.

1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void or tongues shall cease or knowledge shall be destroyed.

2 Corinthians 5:17 If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away. Behold all things are made new.

Context
The New Covenant
12Because I will be merciful to their iniquities: and their sins I will remember no more. 13Now in saying a new, he hath made the former old. And that which decayeth and groweth old is near its end.
Cross References
Luke 22:20
In like manner, the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: This is the chalice, the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you.

2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter but in the spirit. For the letter killeth: but the spirit quickeneth.

2 Corinthians 5:17
If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away. Behold all things are made new.

Hebrews 1:11
They shall perish: but thou shalt continue: and they shall all grow old as a garment.

Hebrews 7:22
By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

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 8:8
For, 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:

Hebrews 9:15
And therefore he is the mediator of the new testament: that by means of his death for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 12:24
And to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.

Lexicon
By
Ἐν (En)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

speaking of
λέγειν (legein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

a new [covenant],
Καινὴν (Kainēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2537: Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new

He has made
πεπαλαίωκεν (pepalaiōken)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3822: To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine 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.

first one {obsolete};
πρώτην (prōtēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

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

what
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter 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.

is obsolete
παλαιούμενον (palaioumenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3822: To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

aging
γηράσκον (gēraskon)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 1095: To become old, grow old. From geras; to be senescent.

will soon
ἐγγὺς (engys)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1451: Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.

disappear.
ἀφανισμοῦ (aphanismou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 854: Disappearing, disappearance, obliteration. From aphanizo; disappearance, i.e. abrogation.


Additional Translations
By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.

In saying, "new," He has made obsolete the first; and that which is growing old and aging is near vanishing.

In that he said, A new covenant, he has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away.

In that he saith, A new covenant he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away.

In that he says New, he has made the first old; but that which grows old and aged [is] near disappearing.

In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away.

In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and groweth old is ready to vanish away.

By using the words, "a new Covenant," He has made the first one obsolete; but whatever is decaying and showing signs of old age is not far from disappearing altogether.

In that he says, "A new covenant," he has made the first old. But that which is becoming old and grows aged is near to vanishing away.

in the saying 'new,' He hath made the first old, and what doth become obsolete and is old is nigh disappearing.
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