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Hebrews 6

Hebrews 6:13

God’s Unchangeable Promise · Hebrews 6:13–20
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Translations

Modern
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
Traditional
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
Literal
For God, having made the promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
Latin
Abrahæ namque promittens Deus, quoniam neminem habuit, per quem juraret, majorem, juravit per semetipsum,

Original

Greek
English
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

Notes

Hebrews 6:13–14

Abraham was a leading example of faith. He believed God would give him a son and was ready to sacrifice that son to obey God (Hebrews 11:17–19; Genesis 15:1–5; 22:1–14). Because of Abraham's faith, God promised to bless him and increase his descendants.

Hebrews 6:13–20

This passage highlights how we can trust God's promises. It uses an example (Hebrews 6:13–15), then explains a general rule (6:16), and finally makes the main point: God made an important promise (6:17–18). This promise gives us hope because it shows Jesus is our eternal high priest (6:19–20).

Hebrews 5:11–6:20

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1–10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Mediate, Mediator Melchisedec Oath

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Covenant of God with Men: Confirmed with an Oath Faith: Trial of God: Faithfulness of Oath: Attributed to God