Ibrani 7:11

Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis ¹  the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Ibrani 7:18

7:18 On the one hand a former command is set aside ²  because it is weak and useless, ³ 

Ibrani 10:1

Concluding Exposition: Old and New Sacrifices Contrasted

10:1 For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices offered continually, year after year, to perfect those who come to worship. ⁴ 

[7:11]  ¹ tn Grk “based on it.”

[7:18]  ² tn Grk “the setting aside of a former command comes to pass.”

[7:18]  ³ tn Grk “because of its weakness and uselessness.”

[10:1]  ⁴ tn Grk “those who approach.”