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Hebrews 6

Hebrews 6:18

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

Modern
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
Traditional
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Literal
…so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge to take hold of the hope being set before us,
Latin
…ut per duas res immobiles, quibus impossibile est mentiri Deum, fortissimum solatium habeamus, qui confugimus ad tenendam propositam spem,

Original

Greek
English
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Notes

Hebrews 6:17–18

  • God also made a promise with an oath (a solemn promise), see Hebrews 7:20–22. This oath shows that God will never change his mind because it is impossible for God to lie (see Psalm 110:4).

  • We who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us, similiar to people in the Old Testament who accidentally killed someone and sought refuge (Numbers 35:9–34; Deuteronomy 4:41–43). Christ is like a city of refuge, where believers find safety from God's anger. Because of this, Christ's followers have great confidence.

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.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Being and Attributes of Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Oath

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Cities of Refuge of the Hope of the Gospel Condescension of God: Scriptures Relating To Consolation Under Affliction is Strong Covenant of God with Men: Confirmed with an Oath Faith: General Scriptures Concerning God: Faithfulness of God: Immutable Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Inerrancy Moving Away Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Refuge of Christ Salvation: Plan of Steadfastness Types of Christ: Cities of Refuge Types of the Saviour: The Cities of Refuge Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Eaten in Haste