Hebrews 6:14

"For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,"

Key Reflection

Hebrews 6:14 highlights the solemn nature of God's covenant with Abraham. The verse explains that when God made this promise to Abraham, He could swear only by Himself, indicating the utmost seriousness and divine authority behind His words. This self- swearing underscores the unbreakable and irrevocable nature of God’s commitment, a principle that encourages believers in the New Testament era to persevere steadfastly in their faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 14. Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee. That is, I will certainly bless thee. The phrase is a Hebrew mode of expression, to denote emphasis or certainty--indicated by the repetition of a word. Comp. Ge 16:10; Ex 8:10; Joe 3:14; Jud 5:30; 15:16. Multiplying I will multiply thee. I will greatly increase thee--I will grant thee an exceedingly numerous posterity. {c} "Surely" Ge 22:16,17 __________________________________________________________________

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