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Connecting Statement:
After a short statement that explains verse 18, the writer gives the second of two statements that explain verse 17.
the law made nothing perfect
The law is spoken of as if it were a person who could act. Alternate translation: "no one could become perfect by obeying the law" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
a better hope is introduced
Here "hope" means "a confident expectation." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God has introduced a better hope" or "God has given us reason for a more confident hope" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
through which we come near to God
Worshiping God and having his favor are spoken of as coming near to him. Alternate translation: "and because of this hope we approach God" or "and because of this hope we worship God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)