Verse 7

For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.

Referenced Verses

• Heb 7:11 : 11 Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need [was there] that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?
• Heb 7:18 : 18 For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness
• Heb 8:6 : 6 But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.
• Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.