Hebrews 6:16

For people ¹  swear by something greater than themselves, ²  and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute. ³ 

Ge 14:22; Ge 21:23; Ge 21:30,31; Ge 31:53; Ex 22:11; Jos 9:15-20; 2Sa 21:2; Eze 17:16-20; Mt 23:20-22; Heb 6:13

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.”