Hebrews 6:15
In this way, Abraham obtained what was promised after he had patiently waited.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
In Context
14He said, “I will certainly bless you, and I will greatly increase you.”
Cross References
Genesis 12:2I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 17:16I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will become the mother of nations. Kings of peoples will come from her.”
Exodus 1:7The Israelites were fruitful, increased greatly in numbers, and became very strong; the land was filled with them.
Romans 4:17as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” Abraham was in the presence of him whom he trusted, that is, God, who gives life to the dead and calls the things that do not exist into existence.
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 →