Primary Scripture
2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
Plain explanation
The veil is on hardened hearts reading Scripture, not on the authority of the Old Testament itself.
Common assumption
Old Testament is veiled, so it is not authoritative for doctrine.
Scripture-defined meaning
2 Corinthians 3:14 places the veil on hardened hearts, not on the authority of the Scriptures. Messiah removes the veil so the law and prophets are rightly seen, not discarded.
Confirming witnesses
- Immediate explanation: 2 Corinthians 3:15-16
Paul locates the veil on the heart and says it is removed when the heart turns to YAHUAH. - Lexical usage: Luke 24:27,44-45
YAHUSHA opens Moses and the prophets so they are understood concerning Him, not discarded. - Prophetic purpose: Isaiah 29:10-13
The prophet describes spiritual blindness and man-taught worship as a heart problem. - Apostolic confirmation: 2 Peter 1:19-21
Peter upholds the prophetic Word as sure and Spirit-given, confirming its continuing authority.
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?