Hebrews 6:13
For God, in making promises to Abraham, swore by himself, (because he had no one greater by whom he might swear),
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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
14saying: “Blessing, I shall bless you, and multiplying, I shall multiply you.”
Cross References
Genesis 22:15Then the Angel of the Lord called out to Abraham a second time from heaven, saying:
Psalms 105:9And he rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up. And he led them into the abyss, as if into a desert.
Jeremiah 22:5But if you will not listen to these words, I swear by myself, says the Lord, that this house will be in desolation.
Ezekiel 32:13And I will perish all its cattle, which were above the many waters. And the foot of man will no longer disturb them, and the hoof of cattle will no longer trouble them.
Luke 1:73the oath, which he swore to Abraham, our father, that he would grant to us,
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 →