Hebrews 7:22
Context7:22 accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee 1 of a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:7
Context7:7 Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,
Hebrews 7:19
Context7:19 for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 8:6
Context8:6 But 2 now Jesus 3 has obtained a superior ministry, since 4 the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted 5 on better promises. 6
Hebrews 11:16
Context11:16 But as it is, 7 they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:35
Context11:35 and women received back their dead raised to life. 8 But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life. 9


[8:6] 2 sn The Greek text indicates a contrast between vv. 4-5 and v. 6 that is difficult to render in English: Jesus’ status in the old order of priests (vv. 4-5) versus his superior ministry (v. 6).
[8:6] 3 tn Grk “he”; in the translation the referent (Jesus) has been specified for clarity.
[8:6] 4 tn Grk “to the degree that.”
[8:6] 5 tn Grk “which is enacted.”
[8:6] 6 sn This linkage of the change in priesthood with a change in the law or the covenant goes back to Heb 7:12, 22 and is picked up again in Heb 9:6-15 and 10:1-18.
[11:35] 4 tn Grk “received back their dead from resurrection.”