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Connecting Statement:
After a short statement that explains Hebrews 7:18, the writer gives the second of two statements that explain Hebrews 7:17.
the law made nothing perfect
The law is spoken of as if it were a person who could act. Alternate translation: "no one could become perfect by obeying the law" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification)
a better hope is introduced
Here "hope" means "a confident expectation." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God has introduced a better hope" or "God has given us reason for a more confident hope" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
through which we come near to God
Worshiping God and having his favor are spoken of as coming near to him. Alternate translation: "and because of this hope we approach God" or "and because of this hope we worship God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)