appeared absolutely impossible. But God knew that, owing to the unfaithfulness of the people, a new covenant was necessary, and He promised one in marked contrast with the old one in which they had not continued. First of all, in general, the new covenant may be considered as spiritual and inward, not fleshly and outward (v. 10). Then it is shown to be universal, not partial (v. 11), not for the priests only, but for all the people. But, proceeding to fuller