Hebrews 7:11

Jesus Compared to Melchizedek

11 aNow if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18-19

18For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside bbecause of its weakness and uselessness 19(for cthe law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, da better hope is introduced, through which ewe draw near to God.

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