For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.
Hebrews 8:7
Surrounding context
8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.
8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.
8:8 Because finding fault with them, He says: "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah--