# that which was once made glorious is no longer glorious ... because of the glory that exceeds it

The Old Testament law no longer appears glorious when compared with the new covenant, which is much more glorious.

# that which was once made glorious

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the law which God once made glorious" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# in this respect

"in this way"

