Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
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Bible References
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Hebrews 8:6
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.
Hebrews 7:11
Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Galatians 3:21
Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.
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Deuteronomy 29:14
Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath,