Discovery BoxHebrews 3:18 
Context3:18 And to whom did he swear they would never enter into his rest, except those who were disobedient?
Hebrews 6:13
Context6:13 Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,
Hebrews 6:16
Context6:16 For people 1 swear by something greater than themselves, 2 and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute. 3
1 tn The plural Greek term ἄνθρωποι (anqrwpoi) is used here in a generic sense, referring to both men and women, and is thus translated “people.”
2 tn Grk “by something greater”; the rest of the comparison (“than themselves”) is implied.
3 tn Grk “the oath for confirmation is an end of all dispute.”
