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The Purpose of an Oath
Commentators explain that this verse describes a common human legal and social practice. When in a dispute, people would swear an oath by a higher authority—God—to confirm their word. This oath was considered the final, authoritative statement that brought an end to the argument, providing confirmation and finality.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 6:16
18th Century
Theologian
For men verily swear by the greater. That is, they appeal to God. They never swear by anyone inferior to themselves.
The apostle's …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 6:16
In every dispute (πασης αντιλογιας). Objective genitive of old word several times in Hebrews (6:16; 7:7; 12:3). Talking back, face…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 6:16
19th Century
Bishop
And an oath for confirmation.—Rather, and of every dispute in their case the oath is an end (is final) to settle the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 6:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
It seems a great change in this chapter from the sad tone at the beginning to the joyous note at the end; but, indeed, there is no contradiction be…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 6:16
The importance of the oath is now brought out. When one swears an oath, one makes a solemn affirmation of the truth of his or her words before a gr…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 6:16
16th Century
Theologian
For men, etc. This is an argument from the less to the greater. If credit is given to man, who is by nature false, when he swears…
John Gill
On Hebrews 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
For men verily swear by the greater
These words contain a reason why God swore by himself, and why his promises, hav…
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…