Hebrews 7:18

Hebrews 7:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
• New International Version (NIV)The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless
• English Standard Version (ESV)For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness
• New King James Version (NKJV)For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness,

Context of Hebrews 7:18

16who has become a priest, not on the basis of a physical and legal requirement in the Law [concerning his ancestry as a descendant of Levi], but on the basis of the power of an indestructible and endless life. 17For it is attested [by God] of Him, “You (Christ) are a Priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.” For, on the one hand, a former commandment is cancelled because of its weakness and uselessness [because of its inability to justify the sinner before God] 19(for the Law never made anything perfect); while on the other hand a better hope is introduced through which we now continually draw near to God. 20And indeed it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made priest]

Hebrews 7:18 word by word

Ἀθέτησις μὲν γὰρ γίνεται προαγούσης ἐντολῆς διὰ τὸ αὐτῆς ἀσθενὲς καὶ ἀνωφελές,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• there isγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• verilyμένmen · on the other handG3303
• a disannullingἀθέτησιςathetēsis · nullificationG115
• of the commandmentἐντολήentolē · commandmentG1785
• going beforeπροάγωproagō · to go/bring beforeG4254
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the weaknessἀσθενήςasthenēs · weakG772
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• unprofitablenessἀνωφελήςanōpheles · uselessG512
• thereofαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Hebrews 7:18

• Hebrews 7:11Now if perfection [a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper] had been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people were given the Law) what further need was there for another and different kind of priest to arise, one in the manner of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed to the order of Aaron?
• Hebrews 8:7For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one or an attempt to institute another one [the new covenant].
• Hebrews 10:1For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come—not the very image of those things—it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, make perfect those who approach [its altars].
• Romans 3:31Do we then nullify the Law by this faith [making the Law of no effect, overthrowing it]? Certainly not! On the contrary, we confirm and establish and uphold the Law [since it convicts us all of sin, pointing to the need for salvation].
• Galatians 3:15Brothers and sisters, I speak in terms of human relations: even though a last will and testament is just a human covenant, yet when it has been signed and made legally binding, no one sets it aside or adds to it [modifying it in some way].
• Hebrews 7:19(for the Law never made anything perfect); while on the other hand a better hope is introduced through which we now continually draw near to God.
• Hebrews 9:9for this [first or outer tabernacle] is a symbol [that is, an archetype or paradigm] for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which are incapable of perfecting the conscience and renewing the [inner self of the] worshiper.
• Hebrews 13:9Do not be carried away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established and strengthened by grace and not by foods [rules of diet and ritualistic meals], which bring no benefit or spiritual growth to those who observe them.
• Acts 13:39and through Him everyone who believes [who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and Savior and follows Him] is justified and declared free of guilt from all things, from which you could not be justified and freed of guilt through the Law of Moses.
• Romans 8:3For what the Law could not do [that is, overcome sin and remove its penalty, its power] being weakened by the flesh [man’s nature without the Holy Spirit], God did: He sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful man as an offering for sin. And He condemned sin in the flesh [subdued it and overcame it in the person of His own Son],
• Galatians 4:9Now, however, since you have come to know [the true] God [through personal experience], or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and worthless elemental principles [of religions and philosophies], to which you want to be enslaved all over again?
• 1 Timothy 4:8For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

Commentaries on Hebrews 7:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18For there is verily a disannulling - There is a total abrogation, , of the former law, relative to the Levitical priesthood. See Hebrews 7:19. For the weakness - It had no energy; it communicated none; it had no Spirit to minister; it required perfect obedience, but furnished no assistance to those who were under it. And unprofitableness - No man was benefited by the mere observance of its precepts: it pardoned no sin, changed no heart, reformed no life…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18For there is verily a disannulling - A setting aside. The Law which existed before in regard to the priesthood becomes now abrogated in consequence of the change which has been made in the priesthood; see the note at Hebrews 7:12. Of the commandment - Relating to the office of priest, or to the ceremonial rites in general. This does not refer to the moral law, as if that was abrogated, for: (1)the reasoning of the apostle does not pertain to that, and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-25Verses 11-25 The priesthood and law by which perfection could not come, are done away; a Priest is risen, and a dispensation now set up, by which true believers may be made perfect. That there is such a change is plain. The law which made the Levitical priesthood, showed that the priests were frail, dying creatures, not able to save their own lives, much less could they save the souls of those who came to them. But the High Priest of our profession holds…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18The previous rule for becoming a priest was being part of Aaron's family (see Exodus 28:41–43). set aside: See Hebrews 7:15–17. because it was weak and useless: This is explained in the following verses (7:19–28).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. there is--Greek, "there takes place," according to Psa 110:4. disannuling--a repealing. of the commandment--ordaining the Levitical priesthood. And, as the Levitical priesthood and the law are inseparably joined, since the former is repealed, the latter is so also (see on He 7:11). going before--the legal ordinance introducing and giving place to the Christian, the antitypical and permanent end of the former. weakness and unprofitableness--The…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 7:18

• Melchizedek
• Priest
• Succession

In the dictionaries

• Attendance
• Harmless
• Melchizedek
• Separate
• Adam in the New Testament
• Annul; Disannul
• Beggarly
• Christ, Offices of
• Congregation
• Faithful; Faithfulness

Commentaries on Hebrews 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings