Hebrews 6:15

And so, after patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the fulfillment of God’s promise.

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

In Context

14His words were – ‘I will assuredly bless you and increase your numbers.’

16People, of course, swear by what is greater than themselves, and with them an oath is accepted as putting a matter beyond all dispute.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:2I will make of you a great nation; and I will surely bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.

Genesis 17:16I will bless her, and will give you a son from her: I will bless her, and she will become the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”

Romans 4:17as scripture says – ‘I have made you the father of many nations.’) And this they do in the sight of that God in whom Abraham had faith, and who gives life to the dead, and speaks of what does not yet exist as if it did.

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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