Hebrews 7:23

7:23 And the others ¹  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ²  from continuing in office, ³ 

Hebrews 8:12

8:12 “For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, and their sins I will remember no longer.” ⁴ 

¹ tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.

² tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”

³ tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).

⁴ sn A quotation from Jer 31:31-34.