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 been constituted not according to law of fleshly commandment, but according to power of indissoluble life. 17For it is borne witness, Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec. For there is a setting aside of the commandment going before for its weakness and unprofitableness, 19(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God. 20And by how much [it was] not without the swearing of an oath;

Hebrews 7:18 word by word

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

• commandmentἐντολήentolē · commandmentG1785
• goingπροάγωproagō · to go/bring beforeG4254
• weaknessἀσθενήςasthenēs · weakG772

Cross-references for Hebrews 7:18

• Hebrews 7:11If indeed then perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, for the people had their law given to them in connexion with it, what need [was there] still that a different priest should arise according to the order of Melchisedec, and not be named after the order of Aaron?
• Hebrews 8:7For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.
• Hebrews 10:1For the law, having a shadow of the coming good things, not the image itself of the things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually yearly, perfect those who approach.
• Romans 3:31Do we then make void law by faith? Far be the thought: [no,] but we establish law.
• Galatians 3:15Brethren, (I speak according to man,) even man's confirmed covenant no one sets aside, or adds other dispositions to.
• Hebrews 7:19(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.
• Hebrews 9:9the which [is] an image for the present time, according to which both gifts and sacrifices, unable to perfect as to conscience him that worshipped, are offered,
• Hebrews 13:9Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by [them].
• Acts 13:39and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified.
• Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,
• Galatians 4:9but now, knowing God, but rather being known by God, how do ye turn again to the weak and beggarly principles to which ye desire to be again anew in bondage?
• 1 Timothy 4:8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that 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