Hebrews 6:13

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

Study Helps

Interpretation

The hope here meant, is a sure looking for good things promised, through those promises, with love, desire, and valuing of them. Hope has its degrees, as faith also.

Read with

This thought runs through Hebrews 6:11-15.

Hebrews 6:11 Hebrews 6:12 Hebrews 6:13 Hebrews 6:14 Hebrews 6:15

Glossary

Abraham Person: Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.