Hebrews 6:17

Wherefore God, wishing more abundantly to show to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his purpose, confirmed it by an oath,

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In The King James Version

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

In Context

16For men indeed swear by one who is greater, and the oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

18that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us;

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The purposes of the LORD stand for ever; The designs of his heart, to all generations.

Psalms 110:4Jehovah hath sworn, and he will not repent: “Thou art a priest for ever, After the order of Melchisedeck!”

Song of Solomon 5:1[[Lov.]] I am come to my garden, my sister, my spouse! I gather my myrrh with my balsam, I eat my honeycomb with my honey, I drink my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends! Drink, yea, drink abundantly, my loved companions!

Isaiah 14:26This is the purpose which is formed concerning all the earth, And this the hand which is stretched out over all the nations.

Isaiah 54:9As in the time of the waters of Noah, so shall it be now; As I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, So do I swear that I will not be angry with thee, nor rebuke thee.

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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