Hebrews 8:7 bbe — For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.

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"For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second."

— Hebrews 8:7, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 8 — Context

If he had been on earth he would not have been a priest at all, because there are other priests who make the offerings ordered by the law;

Being servants of that which is a copy and an image of the things in heaven, as Moses, when he was about to make the Tent, had special orders from God: for, See, he said, that you make everything like the design which you saw in the mountain.

But now his position as priest is higher. because through him God has made a better agreement with man, based on the giving of better things.

For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.

For, protesting against them, he says, See, the days are coming when I will make a new agreement with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah;

Not like the agreement which I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand, to be their guide out of the land of Egypt; for they did not keep the agreement with me, and I gave them up, says the Lord.

For this is the agreement which I will make with the people of Israel after those days: I will put my laws into their minds, writing them in their hearts: and I will be their God, and they will be my people:

Hebrews 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 8:7 say?

Hebrews 8:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.”

Where is Hebrews 8:7 in the Bible?

Hebrews 8:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 8, verse 7.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 8:7.

What translation should I read Hebrews 8:7 in?

Hebrews 8:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 8:7?

Hebrews 8:7 reads (BBE): “For if that first agreement had been as good as possible, there would have been no place for a second.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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