Hebrews 6:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁶ For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Men indeed swear by a greater [than themselves], and with them in all disputes the oath taken for confirmation is final [ending strife].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ People pledge by something greater than themselves. A solemn pledge guarantees what they say and shuts down any argument.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ For men swear by what is greater than themselves, and an oath as confirmation is the end of all their controversy.

Hebrews 6:16 Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, ‘I have raised my hand in an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 21:23

Swear to me by God here and now, that you will not break an agreement with me or with my children and descendants. As I have been loyal to you, so you will be loyal to me and to the country where you are a resident foreigner.’

Genesis 21:24

And Abraham said, ‘I swear it.’

Genesis 31:53

The God of Abraham, and the gods  of Nahor #– #the gods of their father   #– #will judge between us.’ And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.

2 Samuel 21:2

The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them,  but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them.

Exodus 22:11

there must be an oath before the Lord between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbour’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers and sisters, I’m using a human illustration. No one sets aside or makes additions to a validated human will.

Hebrews 6:13

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater to swear by, he swore by himself: