Hebrews 8:7
New Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רִאשׁוֹן
riʼshôwn
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
בְּרִית
bᵉrîyth
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
ἄμωμος
ámōmos
unblemished (literally or figuratively)
מָקוֹם
mâqôwm
properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
בָּקַשׁ
bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
שֵׁנִי
shênîy
properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
Key Terms in This Verse
בָּקַשׁ bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Study H1245 →בְּרִית bᵉrîyth
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
Study H1285 →מָקוֹם mâqôwm
properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
Study H4725 →Cross References
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and no...
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
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