Hebrews 8:13 - Catholic Public Domain Version Now in saying something new, he has made the former old. But that which decays and grows old is close to passing away. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When God speaks of a new [covenant or agreement], He makes the first one obsolete (out of use). And what is obsolete (out of use and annulled because of age) is ripe for disappearance and to be dispensed with altogether. American Standard Version (1901) In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away. Common English Bible When it says new, it makes the first obsolete. And if something is old and outdated, it’s close to disappearing. |