For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
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Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translations(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
(for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.
(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh toGod.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentHebrews — The NT's most sustained Old-Testament argument — an extended demonstration that Jesus is ‘better than’ every institution Judaism knew. Priesthood, covenant, tabernacle, sacrifice: all fulfilled in one great high priest.
- Author
- Unknown — the book itself does not name its author. Traditional attribution is Pauline (Clement of Alexandria, Origen, much of the Eastern church); Luther proposed Apollos; Tertullian preferred Barnabas; Harnack proposed Priscilla. Site does not adjudicate
- Date
- Mid-to-late 1st century AD, almost certainly before AD 70 (the book argues against the ongoing Temple liturgy as if the Temple still stands)