Hebrews 6:13

For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

In Context

12So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

14Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:15And the voice of the angel of the Lord came to Abraham a second time from heaven,

Psalms 105:9The agreement which he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;

Jeremiah 22:5But if you do not give ear to these words, I give you my oath by myself, says the Lord, that this house will become a waste.

Ezekiel 32:13And I will put an end to all her beasts which are by the great waters, and they will never again be troubled by the foot of man or by the feet of beasts.

Luke 1:73The oath which he made to Abraham, our father,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:10-20

Cautions against Apostasy; The Divine Promise and Oath. ( a. d. 62.) 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who… Read the whole commentary →

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