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Hebrews 6:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 6:16

Verse 16 of 20

Scripture focus

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation [is] to them an end of all strife.

Hebrews 6:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 6:16

Theological / Devotional

The greater. Men customarily swear by God. But God, not having any greater by whom He could swear, swore by Himself (v. 13).

Confirmation. Gr. bebaidsis, here used as a legal term meaning “legal surety,” or “warranty.” An oath has a positive effect — it provides legal surety — and a negative effect — it ends controversy.

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