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Hebrews 6:13-20 (NIV)

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¹³ When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, ¹⁴ saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants." ¹⁵ And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. ¹⁶ Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. ¹⁷ Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. ¹⁸ God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. ¹⁹ We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, ²⁰ where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 15) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 15) Promises - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 18) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - It is impossible for God to lie

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 13) Should we take oaths? Abraham swore to God
(v. 18) Does God Lie? It is impossible for God to lie

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 13) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 13) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 15) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 15) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 16) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 16) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 18) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 18) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 20) Names of Jesus (part VI) (2011-04-12)

Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude