Hebrews 6:16

I am referring to the oath because men swear by what is greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

In Context

15And so by patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the promise.

17On which principle God, wishing to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his purpose, mediated with an oath;

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:13For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.

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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