Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
(for
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
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.
Julia Smith Translation
(For the law completed nothing,) but the bringing in of a better hope; by which we draw near 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.
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.
Themes
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better hope
new Dispensation » General references to
Draw near to God » In prayer and fellowship
God » Christ as » Draw near to, in prayer and fellowship
Hope » A better hope brought in by Christ
Law » Bondage of » Insufficient
Melchizedek » A priest and type of Christ
Nearness to God » In prayer and fellowship
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better hope
Priest » Before moses » Melchizedek
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 7:19
Images Hebrews 7:19
Prayers for Hebrews 7:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Another Priest, Like Melchizedek
18 Indeed, the rescinding of a previous regulation takes place, because it was weak and ineffective -- 19 for the law had never made anything perfect -- and so a better hope is brought to us, through which we have approach to God. 20 And by so much as He was not appointed without God's taking an oath --
Cross References
Acts 13:39
and that through union with Him every one of you who believes is given right standing with God and freed from every charge from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.
Hebrews 4:16
So let us continue coming with courage to the throne of God's unmerited favor to obtain His mercy and to find His spiritual strength to help us when we need it.
Hebrews 9:9
for it is merely a symbol of the present time in connection with which gifts and sacrifices are repeatedly offered though they cannot make the conscience of the worshiper perfect,
Romans 8:3
For though the law could not do it, because it was made helpless through our lower nature, yet God, by sending His own Son in a body similar to that of our lower nature, and as a sacrifice for sin, passed sentence upon sin through His body,
Galatians 2:16
because we know that a man does not come into right standing with God by doing what the law commands, but by simple trust in Christ, we too have trusted in Christ Jesus, in order to come into right standing with God by simple trust in Christ and not by doing what the law commands, because by doing what the law commands no man can come into right standing with God.
Hebrews 6:18
so that by these two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge with Him may have encouragement strong enough to make us seize upon the hope that lies ahead of us.
Hebrews 10:1
For since the law cast only a shadow of the blessings to come and did not possess the reality itself of those blessings, the priests with the same sacrifices that are perpetually offered year after year cannot make perfect those who come to worship.
John 1:17
For while the law was given through Moses, spiritual blessing and truth have come through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6
Jesus answered him, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20-21
Because no human creature can be brought into right standing with God by observing the law. For all the law can do is to make men conscious of sin.
Romans 5:2
by whom we have an introduction through faith into this state of God's favor, in which we safely stand; and let us continue exulting in the hope of enjoying the glorious presence of God.
Galatians 3:24
So the law has been our attendant to lead us to Christ, so that we might through faith obtain right standing with God.
Ephesians 2:13-18
But now through your union with Christ Jesus you who were once far away have through the blood of Christ been brought near.
Ephesians 3:12
By union with Him and through faith in Him we have a free and confidential introduction to God.
Colossians 1:27
to whom God has chosen to make known how glorious are the riches of this open secret among the heathen, namely, Christ in you the hope of your glorification.
1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope,
Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection had been reached through the Levitical priesthood -- for on it as a basis even the law was enacted for the people-- what further need would there have been of appointing a different priest, with the rank of Melchizedek, instead of designating one with the rank of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore, because He Himself lives always to intercede for them always, He is able to save completely any and all who come to God through Him.
Hebrews 8:6
But, as the case with Him now stands, He has entered upon a priestly service as much superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is the Mediator is superior to theirs, superior because it has been enacted upon superior promises.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Since then, my brothers, we have free access to the real sanctuary through the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 11:40
for God had provided something still better for us, that they, apart from us might not attain perfection.