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Hebrews 6:13

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6:13 Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,

Hebrews 6:16

Context
6:16 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.”



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