Hebrews 6:15

Translations

Modern

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Traditional

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Literal

And thus having waited patiently, he obtained the promise.

Latin

Et sic longanimiter ferens, adeptus est repromissionem.

Original

Greek

English

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Notes

Hebrews 6:15

God promised to make Abraham a great nation through Isaac (Exodus 1:7).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s Word The Cities of Refuge

Related verses

Genesis 12:2–3
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
Romans 4:17–25
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.
Genesis 15:2–6
But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Hebrews 6:12
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Genesis 21:2–7
So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.
Genesis 17:16–17
And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”
Exodus 1:7
…but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.
Habakkuk 2:2–3
Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: Trial of God: Faithfulness of Patience: Abraham Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning The Promises of God: Are: Inherited Through Faith and Patience

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