Hebrews 7:18-19

[18] For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. [19] For the law nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

What is the context of Hebrews 7:18-19?

Need for a New Priesthood (Hebrews 7:11-19 true)
Jesus Is like Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:15-28 true)
Jesus Like Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:11-28 true)
Jesus Compared to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:11-28 true)
The Superiority of Jesus to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:11-28 true)
A Superior Priesthood (Hebrews 7:11-28 true)
The Messiah is Superior to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-28 true)
Melchizedek’s Priesthood Like Christ’s (Hebrews 7:1-28 true)

What does Hebrews 7:18-19 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These verses summarize the argument that God has superseded the Levitical priesthood and the Mosaic Law (Covenant). He has replaced the old system with a system that can do what the old one could not do, namely, bring us into intimate relationship with God.

"The term athetesis, "annulment," is a stronger term than metathesis, "alteration" ( Hebrews 7:12)." ^[1]

The "better hope" we have is the assurance that this relationship is now possible for us to experience thanks to our great High Priest.