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Hebrews 6:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 6:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 6 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: confirmed: Gr. interposed himself by”
Hebrews 6:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 6:17
God 'interposed with an oath' (Greek 'emesiteusen' - mediated with an oath) to show the 'unchangeableness of His counsel' to the 'heirs of promise.' God's purpose ('boulē') is immutable - He doesn't change His mind (Numbers 23:19). The oath adds nothing to God's truthfulness but accommodates human weakness. Reformed theology sees this as demonstrating God's condescension and the security of election - God's purpose to save His chosen cannot fail.
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Cross-References for Hebrews 6:17
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“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”
“but it shall accomplish that which I please”
“saying”
“he lived as an alien in the land of promise”
“and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
“the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”
“kill”
“in like manner”
“then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.”