Hebrews 6:17

New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:"

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֲשֶׁר

ʼăsher

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.

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אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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אָבָה

ʼâbâh

H14

to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent

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more

שָׁרַץ

shârats

H8317

to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound

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to

נָגַד

nâgad

H5046

properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to o...

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unto the

κληρονόμος

klēronómos

G2818

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

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of

אֹמֶר

ʼômer

H562

{something said}

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the

ἀμετάθετος

ametáthetos

G276

unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability

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of his

עֵצָה

ʻêtsâh

H6098

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

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קוּם

qûwm

H6965

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

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it by an

שְׁבוּעָה

shᵉbûwʻâh

H7621

properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath

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Key Terms in This Verse

immutability G276

ἀμετάθετος ametáthetos

unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability

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heirs G2818

κληρονόμος klēronómos

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

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confirmed H6965

קוּם qûwm

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

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willing H14

אָבָה ʼâbâh

to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent

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abundantly H8317

שָׁרַץ shârats

to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound

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promise H562

אֹמֶר ʼômer

{something said}

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oath H7621

שְׁבוּעָה shᵉbûwʻâh

properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath

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counsel H6098

עֵצָה ʻêtsâh

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

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Wherein H834

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.

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shew H5046

נָגַד nâgad

properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, exp...

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Cross References

Proverbs 19:21 cross-reference

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Hebrews 6:18 cross-reference

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

Isaiah 55:11 cross-reference

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Isaiah 14:24 cross-reference

The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Hebrews 11:9 cross-reference

By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

Psalm 110:4 cross-reference

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Psalm 33:11 cross-reference

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

John 10:10 cross-reference

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

James 1:17 cross-reference

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Galatians 3:29 cross-reference

And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Hebrews 6:12 cross-reference

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Malachi 3:6 cross-reference

For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Romans 11:29 cross-reference

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

1 Peter 3:7 cross-reference

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hinder...

Isaiah 55:7 cross-reference

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Hebrews 6:16 cross-reference

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

1 Peter 1:3 cross-reference

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Romans 8:17 cross-reference

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Song of Solomon 5:1 cross-reference

I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink ab...

Exodus 22:11 cross-reference

Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.

Hebrews 11:7 cross-reference

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness whi...

Isaiah 46:10 cross-reference

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Psalm 36:8 cross-reference

They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Genesis 26:28 cross-reference

And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;

James 2:5 cross-reference

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

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