Hebrews 6:17

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Wherein God, meaning more abundantly to shew to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed an oath:

Cross References

Hebrews 6:18

That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

Isaiah 55:11

So shall my word be, which shall go forth from my mouth. It shall not return to me void, but it shall do whatsoever I please and shall prosper in the things for which I sent it.

Hebrews 11:9

By faith he abode in the land, dwelling in cottages, with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs of the same promise.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying: Surely as I have thought, so shall it be. And as I have purposed,

Psalm 110:4

He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it more abundantly.

Psalm 33:11

The rich have wanted, and have suffered hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good.

1 Peter 3:7

Ye husbands, likewise dwelling with them according to knowledge, giving honour to the female as to the weaker vessel, and as to the co-heirs of the grace of life: that your prayers be not hindered.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy hath regenerated us unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

James 1:17

Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration.

Hebrews 6:16

For men swear by one greater than themselves: and an oath for confirmation is the end of all their controversy.

Hebrews 6:12

That you become not slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience shall inherit the promises.

Galatians 3:29

And if you be Christ's, then are you the seed of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance.

Malachi 3:6

For I am the Lord, and I change not: and you the sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way and the unjust man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord; and he will have mercy on him: and to our God, for he is bountiful to forgive.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noe, having received an answer concerning those things which as yet were not seen, moved with fear, framed the ark for the saving of his house, by the which he condemned the world; and was instituted heir of the justice which is by faith.

Romans 8:17

And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God, and joint heirs with Christ: yet so, if we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.

Isaiah 46:10

Who shew from the beginning the things that shall be at last, and from ancient times the things that as yet are not done, saying: My counsel shall stand, and all my will shall be done.

Song of Solomon 5:1

Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat the fruit of his apple trees. I am come into my garden, O my sister, my spouse, I have gathered my myrrh, with my aromatical spices: I have eaten the honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends, and drink, and be inebriated, my dearly beloved.

Exodus 22:11

There shall be an oath between them, that he did not put forth his hand to his neighbour's goods. And the owner shall accept of the oath: and he shall not be compelled to make restitution.

James 2:5

Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?

Psalm 36:8

Cease from anger, and leave rage; have no emulation to do evil.

Genesis 26:28

And they answered: We saw that the Lord is with thee, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us make a covenant,

Ephesians 1:11

In whom we also are called by lot, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will.