Verse 17
Hebrews 6:17
Bible in Basic English
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So that when it was God (Elohim)'s desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath;
Original Language Text
greek
ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ,
English Translation
In which more abundantly wanting to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable nature of his purpose, God intervened with an oath,
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Chapter 6 Context
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For this reason let us go on from the first things about Christ to full growth; not building again t...
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The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of...
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Now we will do this, if God (Elohim) lets us.
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As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their pa...
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With knowledge of the good word of God (Elohim), and of the powers of the coming time,
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And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second...
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For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked,...
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But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end i...
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But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things wh...
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10
For God (Elohim) is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love fo...
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And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end:
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12
So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God (Elohim) has gi...
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For when God (Elohim) made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by him...
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14
Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.
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And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God (Elohim)'s word to him was put into eff...
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For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision...
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So that when it was God (Elohim)'s desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were t...
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So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a...
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And this hope is like a strong band for our souls, fixed and certain, and going in to that which is...
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Where Yashua (Jesus) has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
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