8:6 The new covenant was better because it was made with an oath (7:22), and now it is seen to rest on “better promises” as well (cited in vv. 8–12). On both counts, the ministry that serves the new covenant is “more excellent.”

he mediates. A legal intermediary who represents two parties and through whose work a new relationship is established. Moses is described as the mediator of the law (Gal. 3:19, 20). Crucial to Christ’s mediatorial work was His offering of Himself as an atoning sacrifice for sin (9:14, 15; 12:24; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6).