Hebrews 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 6:16 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 6:16 — KJV
“For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.”
— Hebrews 6:16 (KJV)
Hebrews 6:16 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 6:16
“And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:16: men, swear, oath
“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:16: men, verily, greater
“And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. My...: or, Mine iniquity is greater than that it may be forgiven”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:16: men, greater
“The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:16: men, end
“And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:16: men, strife
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