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For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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)…
Made promise (επαγγειλαμενος). First aorist middle participle of επαγγελλω. Could swear by none greater (κατ' ουδενος ειχεν μειζον…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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.
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For when God made promise to Abraham The apostle proposes Abraham as a pattern, because he was the father of these H…
The hope referred to here is a confident expectation of good things promised, an expectation that comes through those promises and is accompanied b…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed why he had confidence in them: because of the good they performed. Here, he shows that same confidence based on the …
