Hebrews 6:15-17
1599 Geneva Bible
15 And so after that he had tarried patiently, he enjoyed the promise.
16 For men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves, and an oath for confirmation is among them an end of all strife.
17 So God, willing more [a]abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the stableness of his counsel, bound himself by an oath,
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- Hebrews 6:17 More than was needful, were it not for the wickedness of men which believe not God, no though he swear.
Hebrews 6:15-17
New International Version
15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.(A)
16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.(B) 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging(C) nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised,(D) he confirmed it with an oath.
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