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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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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 8:7
18th Century
Theologian
For if that first covenant had been faultless. (See Barnes on Hebrews 7:11).
It is here implied that God had said that tha…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 8:7
That first covenant (η πρωτη εκεινη). The word διαθηκη (covenant) is not expressed, but clearly meant by the feminine gender πρωτη…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 8:7
19th Century
Bishop
For the second.—Rather, for a second. This verse connects itself with the words, a better covenant in Hebrews 8:…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 8:7–13
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 8:7
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…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 8:7
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Hebrews 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
For if that first covenant had been faultless
Not the covenant of works; that was made in paradise, this on Mount Si…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 8:7–13
17th Century
Minister
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…