“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the 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 — the law's failure to perfect is the justification for replacing it with a better expectation. This better hope enables approach to God—direct, unmediated access through the high priest who sits at God's right hand.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 7:19
“For the Law made nothing perfect.” What is, “make nothing perfect”? Made no man perfect, being disobeyed. And besides, even if it had been listened to, it would not have made one perfect and virtuous. But as yet he does not say this here, but that it had no strength: and with good reason. For written precepts were there set down, Do this and Do not that, being enjoined only, and not giving power within. But “the Hope” is not such. What is “a disannulling”? A casting out. A…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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