For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
KJV
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4 additional translationsASV
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second.
WEB
For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
YLT
for if that first were faultless, a place would not have been sought for a second.
DBT
For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.
About this book
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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)