King James Version
Hebrews 7:18 in the King James Version says “For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.”
Hebrews 7:18 · KJV
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the bringing: or, it was the bringing in
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“verily”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“there is”
G1096to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
“going before”
G4254to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
“thereof”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“the weakness”
G772strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
This verse is found in the book of Hebrews. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Hebrews 7:18 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Hebrews 7:18 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge