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has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted upon better promises. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, to the extent that He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. <a href="/amp/hebrews/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises. <a href="/csb/hebrews/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree He is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been legally enacted on better promises. <a href="/asv/hebrews/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises. <a href="/cev/hebrews/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now Christ has been appointed to serve as a priest in a much better way, and he has given us much assurance of a better agreement. <a href="/erv/hebrews/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus has been given a priestly work that is superior to the Levitical priests' work. He also brings a better promise from God that is based on better guarantees. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> But now, Jesus has been given priestly work which is superior to theirs, just as the covenant which he arranged between God and his people is a better one, because it is based on promises of better things. <a href="/isv/hebrews/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, Jesus has now obtained a more superior ministry, since the covenant he mediates is founded on better promises. <a href="/msb/hebrews/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. <a href="/net/hebrews/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as Law. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, as a matter of fact, the ministry which Christ has obtained is all the nobler a ministry, in that He is at the same time the negotiator of a sublimer covenant, based upon sublimer promises. <a href="/web/hebrews/8.htm">World English Bible</a> But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but now He has obtained a more excellent service, how much He is also mediator of a better covenant, which has been sanctioned on better promises, <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted upon better promises. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now he hath obtained a more excellent service, how much also of a better covenant is he mediator, which on better promises hath been sanctioned, <a href="/slt/hebrews/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now he has attained a more distinguished office, in how much also he is mediator of a better covenant, which was legislated upon better promises.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament, which is established on better promises. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But now he has been granted a better ministry, so much so that he is also the Mediator of a better testament, which has been confirmed by better promises. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Now he has obtained so much more excellent a ministry as he is mediator of a better covenant, enacted on better promises. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jesus has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted through better promises.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But now Jesus Christ has received a ministry which is greater than that; just as the covenant in which he was made a mediator, is greater, so are the promises greater than those given in the old covenant. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Now Yeshua The Messiah has received the Ministry which is better than that, as The Covenant of which he is made The Mediator is better, and it is given with better promises than that.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded on better promises. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But now hath Christ obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established on better promises.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Our high priest then has obtained a priesthood so much the more excellent, as he is the mediator of a better alliance, established upon better promises. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, as a matter of fact, the ministry which Christ has obtained is all the nobler a ministry, in that He is at the same time the negotiator of a sublimer covenant, based upon sublimer promises. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much also as He is Mediator of a better covenant, which, indeed, has been enacted on better promises. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But now He hath obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which is established upon better promises. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1297" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/8.htm">The New Covenant</a> …5The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” 6<a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: Nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.">Now,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/5177.htm" title="5177: tetychen (V-RIA-3S) -- (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. ">Jesus has received</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosō (RelPro-DNS) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">a much</a> <a href="/greek/1313.htm" title="1313: diaphorōteras (Adj-GFS-C) -- Differing, different; hence: excellent. From diaphero; varying; also surpassing.">more excellent</a> <a href="/greek/3009.htm" title="3009: leitourgias (N-GFS) -- From leitourgeo; public function (liturgy) or almsgiver).">ministry,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">just as</a> <a href="/greek/1242.htm" title="1242: diathēkēs (N-GFS) -- From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract.">the covenant</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3316.htm" title="3316: mesitēs (N-NMS) -- From mesos; a go-between, i.e. an internunciator, or a reconciler.">He mediates</a> <a href="/greek/2909.htm" title="2909: kreittonos (Adj-GFS-C) -- Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler.">is better</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hētis (RelPro-NFS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3549.htm" title="3549: nenomothetētai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From nomothetes; to legislate, i.e. to have enactments injoined, be sanctioned.">is founded</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/2909.htm" title="2909: kreittosin (Adj-DFP-C) -- Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler.">better</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangeliais (N-DFP) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">promises.</a> 7For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Hebrews 7:22</a> Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a> Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. <a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">Hebrews 12:24</a> to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3-4</a> For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, / so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Galatians 3:19-20</a> Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. / A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one. <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a> For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6-7</a> The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a> But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. <a href="/hebrews/10-9.htm">Hebrews 10:9-10</a> Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second. / And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.obtained.<a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">Hebrews 8:7-13</a> For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second… <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6-11</a> Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life… the mediator.<a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Hebrews 7:22</a> By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.<a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">Hebrews 12:24</a> And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.<a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Galatians 3:19,20</a> Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator… covenant.<a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Hebrews 7:22</a> By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.<a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15-20</a> And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance… was established.upon.<a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Hebrews 8:10-12</a> For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: … <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4</a> Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;<a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16-21</a> Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. 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The term "much more excellent" underscores the superiority of Christ's ministry. In the context of Hebrews, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate High Priest, surpassing the earthly priests who served in the tabernacle. His ministry is not limited by the constraints of the earthly sanctuary but is heavenly and eternal. This reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>, which speak of a new covenant that would be established by God.just as the covenant He mediates is better The "covenant" refers to the new covenant prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. Unlike the old covenant, which was based on the law given to Moses and required continual sacrifices for atonement, the new covenant offers a permanent solution to sin through the sacrifice of Jesus. This covenant is "better" because it provides a direct relationship with God, internalizes His laws in the hearts of believers, and offers complete forgiveness of sins. The role of Jesus as a mediator is crucial, as He bridges the gap between God and humanity, a role foreshadowed by figures like Moses and Aaron but perfected in Christ.and is founded on better promises The "better promises" refer to the assurances given under the new covenant, which include eternal life, a personal relationship with God, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. These promises are superior to those of the old covenant, which were conditional and often focused on earthly blessings and obedience to the law. The new covenant promises are unconditional and eternal, secured by the finished work of Christ on the cross. This reflects the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, as seen in passages like <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a>, where God promises to give a new heart and spirit to His people. The assurance of these promises is rooted in the faithfulness of God, who cannot lie, making them a firm foundation for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this verse, Jesus is portrayed as the mediator of a new and superior covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_old_covenant.htm">The Old Covenant</a> Refers to the Mosaic Covenant, which was based on the Law given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> The covenant established through Jesus Christ, offering a more excellent ministry and better promises. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hebrews.htm">The Hebrews</a> The original audience of the letter, likely Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Covenant. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain, the author seeks to demonstrate the superiority of Christ's ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_ministry.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Ministry</a> Jesus' ministry surpasses the old because it is based on grace and truth, not just the law. <a href="/topical/t/the_better_covenant.htm">The Better Covenant</a> The New Covenant offers a direct relationship with God, internal transformation, and eternal promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_mediator.htm">The Role of a Mediator</a> Jesus as the mediator bridges the gap between God and humanity, offering reconciliation and peace. <a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_better_promises.htm">The Foundation of Better Promises</a> The promises of the New Covenant include eternal life, forgiveness of sins, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/l/living_under_the_new_covenant.htm">Living Under the New Covenant</a> Believers are called to live in the freedom and power of the Spirit, reflecting the character of Christ in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 8</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_new_covenant_better_in_hebrews.htm">In Hebrews 8:6–7, how is the new covenant truly “better,” and why would God establish an “imperfect” first covenant in the first place?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_new_covenant_theology.htm">What defines New Covenant Theology?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_bible's_testaments_mean.htm">What does dividing the Bible into Testaments mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_deuteronomy_14_8_ban_pork.htm">Deuteronomy 14:8 forbids eating pork, but it is consumed safely today. What is the rationale behind this prohibition? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) But now.--That is, as the case really is. (See <a href="/hebrews/8-3.htm" title="For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: why it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.">Hebrews 8:3</a>.) We have here another of those proportional statements commented on in <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm" title="Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.">Hebrews 1:4</a>; <a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm" title="For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has built the house has more honor than the house.">Hebrews 3:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm" title="By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.">Hebrews 7:22</a>. The last of these passages is closely akin to this. There we read that by how much the Priest appointed by the divine oath is raised above all other priests, by so much is His covenant better than theirs. Here, that as He is Mediator of a better covenant, in the same proportion does His ministry excel that of priests on earth.Which was established.--Better, one that hath been ordained. The verb, properly meaning "to legislate," has already occurred in <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm" title="If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?">Hebrews 7:11</a>, "the people hath received the Law" (literally, hath been legislated for). Here, then, a word which properly refers to the passing of a law is applied to a covenant. The explanation must be sought in the special nature of the covenants of God with man (see <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm" title="By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.">Hebrews 7:22</a>), which are not compacts between equals, but arrangements offered by the divine goodness, and made dependent upon conditions. Hence such a covenant may be spoken of as ordained, enacted, on the basis of promise. On the promises (see <a href="/context/hebrews/8-8.htm" title="For finding fault with them, he said, Behold, the days come, said the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:">Hebrews 8:8-12</a>) which are given by God is based the "covenant" which becomes the law of His kingdom and the declaration of His procedure. The man who accepts the promises by entering into the conditions laid down is dealt with according to this law. Here, Jesus is the "Mediator," in <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm" title="By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.">Hebrews 7:22</a> (see Note) the "Surety," of the better covenant. The idea is expanded below in <a href="/context/hebrews/9-15.htm" title="And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.">Hebrews 9:15-18</a>. On the tacit comparison with Moses, as mediator of the first covenant, see Note on <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm" title="Why then serves the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.">Galatians 3:19</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - But now (νυνὶ in its usual logical, not temporal, sense; cf. <a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Hebrews 11:16</a>; also Hebrews 2:8; 9:26; 12:26) hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better covenant, which (ἥτις, equivalent to quippequae, as usual) hath been established upon better promises. Here the idea of the new διαθήκη, introduced first in the way of anticipation at <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Hebrews 7:22</a>, is brought to the front, to be carried out in what follows. There the proved superior greatness of the predicted priest was made the measure of the superior excellence of the covenant of which he has become Surety; here the superior excellence of the new covenant, which is now to be shown from prophecy, is made /he measure of that of Christ's priestly ministry, which has just been proved to be of necessity in the sphere of heavenly realities of which the Mosaic ritual was but a copy and shadow. The word here used is not ἔγγυος ("surety"), as in <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Hebrews 7:22</a>, but μεσίτης ("mediator"); on which it is to be observed that the mediator of the old covenant was not Aaron, but Moses (see <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Galatians 3:19</a>): it was he that intervened between God and the congregation in the establishment of the covenant; and thus, in this respect also, the priesthood of the new covenant transcends the old one, in that (as was shown also in the earlier part of the Epistle) the type of Moses, as well as of Aaron, is fulfilled in it. The word νενομοθέτηται ("established" in A.V.; "enacted" in the recent R.V.) expresses the promulgation of a law - appositely in the first place to the Law of Moses, which constituted the conditions of the old covenant; but also to the description of the new covenant, which follows from Jeremiah, according to which the law remains, but to be written on the heart. The gospel is elsewhere regarded under the idea of law, though not a law of bondage, but of liberty - a law, not of the letter, but of the Spirit (see <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Romans 3:27</a>; <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a>; <a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Romans 9:31</a>; <a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a>). The "better promises" are such as the passage from Jeremiah, quoted below, notably represents. Other passages might be referred to (such as <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a>, etc.; Ezekiel 37:24, etc.), of similar significance, though not with the same marked mention of a new covenant to supersede the old one. This memorable passage (<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-35</a>) occurs in a distinct section of Jeremiah's prophecies (30, 31.), delivered after the commencement of the Captivity, and directed to be written in a book. The subject of the whole section is the restoration of Israel, its ultimate Messianic reference being patent to all who acknowledge any such at all in prophecy. In evidence of this there is not only the passage before us, pointing to an entirely new covenant with Israel, and the ideal tone of the whole prophecy, but also, in particular, the view of all the scattered tribes, not Judah only - the whole ideal Israel - being gathered together from all countries to Zion, and of David himself to rule over them as king. The national and local framework, which the picture has in common with other prophetic visions of the coming days, is of course no difficulty to those familiar with the style of the prophetic books. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now, Νυνὶ (Nyni) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3570.htm">Strong's 3570: </a> A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] has received τέτυχεν (tetychen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. a much ὅσῳ (hosō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. more excellent διαφορωτέρας (diaphorōteras) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_1313.htm">Strong's 1313: </a> Differing, different; hence: excellent. From diaphero; varying; also surpassing. ministry, λειτουργίας (leitourgias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3009.htm">Strong's 3009: </a> From leitourgeo; public function ('liturgy') or almsgiver). just as καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the covenant διαθήκης (diathēkēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract. He mediates μεσίτης (mesitēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3316.htm">Strong's 3316: </a> From mesos; a go-between, i.e. an internunciator, or a reconciler. is better κρείττονός (kreittonos) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_2909.htm">Strong's 2909: </a> Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. [and] ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. is founded νενομοθέτηται (nenomothetētai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3549.htm">Strong's 3549: </a> From nomothetes; to legislate, i.e. to have enactments injoined, be sanctioned. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. better κρείττοσιν (kreittosin) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_2909.htm">Strong's 2909: </a> Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. promises. ἐπαγγελίαις (epangeliais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> A promise. 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