Primary Scripture
2 Corinthians 3:11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.
Plain explanation
The fading glory concerns administration and condemnation, not the abolition of YAHUAH's righteousness.
Common assumption
That which is done away means the law is abolished.
Scripture-defined meaning
2 Corinthians 3:11 speaks of a fading administration and glory, not the disappearance of YAHUAH's righteousness. The renewed covenant writes the law inwardly instead of producing lawlessness.
Confirming witnesses
- Immediate explanation: 2 Corinthians 3:7-10
The fading element in context is the glory of a condemning administration surpassed by greater covenant glory. - Lexical usage: Exodus 34:29-35
Paul's language comes from the fading radiance on Moses' face, not from a statement that righteousness itself faded. - Prophetic purpose: Ezekiel 36:26-27
The prophetic renewal replaces a stony heart with the Spirit-led obedience YAHUAH intended. - Apostolic confirmation: Hebrews 8:10
The apostolic covenant witness preserves YAHUAH's laws by writing them inwardly.
Takeaway
The new covenant changes the heart and administration; it does not make YAHUAH's law unrighteous.
Context reflection
Where has new covenant been defined opposite of the law written on the heart?