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For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.
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Proof in the Replacement
The author of Hebrews makes a simple logical point: the very fact that God sought to establish a second covenant is undeniable proof that the first one was not perfect. As commentators note, if the original covenant had been sufficient to accomplish God's ultimate purposes for salvation and relationship, there would have been no need or reason to replace it.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For if that first covenant had been faultless. (See Barnes on Hebrews 7:11).
It is here implied that God had said that tha…
That first covenant (η πρωτη εκεινη). The word διαθηκη (covenant) is not expressed, but clearly meant by the feminine gender πρωτη…
19th Century
Anglican
For the second.—Rather, for a second. This verse connects itself with the words, a better covenant in Hebrews 8:…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For if that first covenant had been faultless Not the covenant of works; that was made in paradise, this on Mount Si…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
