Hebrews 8:7

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 8:7

BSB
For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
AKJV
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
CPDV
For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one.
ERV
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.
NHEB
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.
SMT
For if that first was faultless, then place was not to be sought for the second.

Commentary for Hebrews 8:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 8:7
Summary
Original agreement needed replacement due to inadequacy
Event
Explaining covenant replacement necessity
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Covenant