That first covenant (η πρωτη εκεινη). The word διαθηκη (covenant) is not expressed, but clearly meant by the feminine gender πρωτη…

For if that first covenant had been faultless. (See Barnes on Hebrews 7:11).

It is here implied that God had said that tha…

For the second.—Rather, for a second. This verse connects itself with the words, a better covenant in Hebrews 8:…

For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Beh…

The author brings out the superiority of the new covenant by referring to the supersession of the old one. If there had been “nothing wrong” with t…

For if that first, etc. He confirms what he had said about the excellence of the covenant that God has made with us through Chris…

For if that first covenant had been faultle
Not the covenant of works; that was made in paradise, this on Mount Sin…

The superior excellence of Christ's priesthood, above that of Aaron, is shown from that covenant of grace, of which Christ was Mediator. The law no…

Having proved that Christ is a high priest and therefore a minister of holy things—but not according to the Old Law—the Apostle now shows that He i…