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God's Unbreakable Oath
Commentators stress that when humans make an oath, they appeal to a higher authority. Since there is no being greater than God, He swore by Himself. This act pledges His very character and existence to the fulfillment of His promise, making it the most secure and unbreakable guarantee possible.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 6:13
18th Century
Theologian
For when God made promise to Abraham. That he would bless him, and multiply his seed as the stars of heaven (Genesis 22:16–17)…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 6:13
Made promise (επαγγειλαμενος). First aorist middle participle of επαγγελλω. Could swear by none greater (κατ' ουδενος ειχεν μειζον…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 6:13
19th Century
Bishop
The connection seems to be this: “You, like them, have promises—promises to which God has given all possible certainty; you, like them, can attain …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 6:12–15
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, brothers and sisters, you and I also are to endure patiently, to hold on even to the end, and God's sure promise will never fail us.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 6:13
The author is fond of Abraham, whom he refers to ten times. He is the supreme example of one who continued to trust God and to obey him even though…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 6:13
16th Century
Theologian
For when God made a promise to Abraham, etc. His object was to prove that the grace of God is offered to us in vain unless we rec…
John Gill
On Hebrews 6:13
17th Century
Pastor
For when God made promise to Abraham
The apostle proposes Abraham as a pattern, because he was the father of these H…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 6:11–20
17th Century
Minister
The hope referred to here is a confident expectation of good things promised, an expectation that comes through those promises and is accompanied b…