Hebrews 6:13
When God gave his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater by whom he could swear, he swore by himself.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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
14His words were — ‘I will assuredly bless thee and increase thy numbers.’
Cross References
Luke 1:73This was the oath which he swore to our forefather Abraham —
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 →