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# the law made nothing perfect
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The law is spoken of as if it were a person who could act. AT: "no one could become perfect by obeying the law" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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# a better hope is introduced
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "God has introduced a better hope" or "God has given us reason for a more confident hope (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# through which we come near to God
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Worshiping God and having his favor are spoken of coming near to him. AT: "and because of this hope we approach God" or "and because of this hope we worship God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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