Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 On the one hand, we have the abolition of a previous regulation as being both inefficient and useless 19 (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. 20 Then again, the appointment of this new priest was ratified by an oath, which is not so with the Levitical priests,
Cross References
Acts 13:39
And that, in union with him, every one who believes in him is absolved from every sin from which under the Law of Moses you could not be absolved.
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore, let us draw near boldly to the Throne of Love, to find pity and love for the hour of need.
Hebrews 9:9
For that was only a type, to continue down to the present time; and, in keeping with it, both gifts and sacrifices are offered, though incapable of satisfying the conscience of the worshiper;
Romans 8:3
What Law could not do, in so far as our earthly nature weakened its action, God did, by sending his own Son, with a nature resembling our sinful nature, to atone for sin. He condemned sin in that earthly nature,
Galatians 2:16
So we placed our faith in Christ Jesus, in order that we might be pronounced righteous, as the result of faith in Christ, and not of obedience to Law; for such obedience 'will not result in even one soul's being pronounced righteous.'
Hebrews 6:18
For he intended us to find great encouragement in these two unchangeable things, which make it impossible for God to prove false--we, I mean, who fled for safety where we might lay hold on the hope set before us.
Hebrews 10:1
The Law, though able to foreshadow the Better System which was coming, never had its actual substance. Its priests, with those sacrifices which they offer continuously year after year, can never make those who come to worship perfect.
John 1:17
For the Law was given through Moses, love and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6
Jesus answered: "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one ever comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20-21
For 'no human being will be pronounced righteous before God' as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.
Romans 5:2
It is through him that, by reason of our faith, we have obtained admission to that place in God's favor in which we not stand. So let us exult in our hope of attaining God's glorious ideal.
Galatians 3:24
Thus the Law has proved a guide to lead us to Christ, in order that we may be pronounced righteous as the result of faith.
Ephesians 2:13-18
But now, through your union with Christ Jesus, you who once were 'far off' have, by the shedding of the blood of the Christ, been brought 'near.'
Ephesians 3:12
And in union with him, and through our trust in him, we find courage to approach God with confidence.
Colossians 1:27
To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!'
1 Timothy 1:1
From Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the appointment of God, our Savior, and Christ Jesus, our Hope.
Hebrews 7:11
If, then, Perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood--and it was under this priesthood that the people received the Law--why was it still necessary that a priest of a different order should appear, a priest of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:25
And that is why he is able to save perfectly those who come to God through him, living for ever, as he does, to intercede of their behalf.
Hebrews 8:6
But Jesus, as we see, has obtained a ministry as far excelling theirs, as the Covenant of which he is the intermediary, based, as it is, on better promises, excels the former Covenant.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, Brothers, since we may enter the Sanctuary with confidence, in virtue of the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 11:40
since God had in view some better thing for us, that they, apart from us, should not attain perfection.