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So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.








Men swear by one greater than themselves, and in all their disputes the oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath,

though the twins were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might stand, not because of works but because of his call, Verse ConceptsElection, Characteristics OfGood Or BadBirthChosen Disciples














but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfStriving With GodOther People Of GodWork EthicSuccess And Hard Workmovement

the oath which he swore to our father Abraham: Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings


So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.





For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, Verse ConceptsGod HimselfSwearing










but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfStriving With GodOther People Of GodWork EthicSuccess And Hard Workmovement

the oath which he swore to our father Abraham: Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings







As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest.'" Verse ConceptsSleeplessnessEntering LifeGod Swearing Harm

The promise to Abraham and his descendants, that he would be heir of the world, was not through the law but through the righteousness of faith. Verse ConceptsImputed RighteousnessGod's Promise To AbrahamRighteous By FaithPromisesTrust In Relationships









the oath which he swore to our father Abraham: Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, "I will surely bless you and multiply you."



And to whom did he swear that they would never enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? Verse ConceptsGod Swearing Harmdisobedience




For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfGod, Perfection OfPriesthood, In NtConsecrationUnblemishmentChrist Made PerfectRivers


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For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, "As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest,'" although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. Verse ConceptsCompletionHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityOpportunities, And SalvationPerfection, DivineEntering LifeSaved By FaithGod Swearing HarmFrom The BeginningGod Giving RestNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredRestFinishing Strongfinishing


As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest.'" Verse ConceptsSleeplessnessEntering LifeGod Swearing Harm

and swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created heaven and the things in it, the earth and the things in it, and the sea and the things in it, that there will be no more delay, Verse ConceptsEarth, Creation OfGod, Living And Self sustainingHeaven, Nature OfNatureCreation Of The Physical HeavensImminenceCreation Of The SeasGod Not DelayingSwearing ByRainbow



Those who formerly became priests took their office without an oath, but he became a priest with an oath through the One who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.'" Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfConsistencyAssurance, basis ofJesus Christ, Eternity OfGod Is UnchangeableGod Swearing BlessingsNot Swearing OathsGod ReturningNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is Inspired

the oath which he swore to our father Abraham: Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings







As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest.'" Verse ConceptsSleeplessnessEntering LifeGod Swearing Harm





By faith he lived in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise; Verse ConceptsForeignersBeing A PilgrimJacob, The PatriarchAbraham, Calling And LifeSaints, As PilgrimsExploits Of FaithReckoned As ForeignersGod's Promise To Abraham


The promise to Abraham and his descendants, that he would be heir of the world, was not through the law but through the righteousness of faith. Verse ConceptsImputed RighteousnessGod's Promise To AbrahamRighteous By FaithPromisesTrust In Relationships