Hebrews 6:13

For when God made his promise to Abraham, he swore by himself, since he could not swear by anyone greater.

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

In Context

12This is so that you will not become lazy, but imitators of those who by faith and patience inherit the promises.

14He said, “I will certainly bless you, and I will greatly increase you.”

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Cross References

Genesis 22:15The angel of Yahweh called to Abraham a second time from heaven

Psalms 105:9He calls to mind the covenant that he made with Abraham 1 and his oath to Isaac. 1

Jeremiah 22:5But if you do not listen to these words from me that I have announced—this is Yahweh's declaration—then this royal house will become a ruin.”'

Ezekiel 32:13For I will destroy all the livestock from beside the plentiful waters; 1 the foot of man will no longer stir the waters up, neither will the hooves of cattle stir them. 1

Luke 1:73the oath that he spoke to Abraham our father. 1

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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