Hebrews 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 6:13 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 6:13 — KJV
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,”
— Hebrews 6:13 (KJV)
Hebrews 6:13 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 6:13
“That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:13: god, because, swear
“The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:13: god, made, because
“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:13: god, made, because
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:13: god, made, greater
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created...: Heb. created to make”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:13: god, made, because
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