Hebrews 7:19 Meaning
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
Context Explained
17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
21(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 8:1
Both verses affirm that believers are not condemned under the law due to Christ's work.
Hebrews 10:19-22
This verse connects to the confidence believers have to approach God through Christ.
Source: Hebrews 7:19