Hebrews 6:13

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

12that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.

14saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you."

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Cross References

Genesis 22:15The angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time out of the sky,

Psalms 105:9the covenant which he made with Abraham,his oath to Isaac,

Jeremiah 22:5But if you will not hear these words, I swear by myself, says the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation."

Ezekiel 32:13I will destroy also all its animals from beside many waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs of animals trouble them.

Luke 1:73the oath which he spoke to Abraham, our father,

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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