Hebrews 6:17
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:”Hebrews 6:17
What Does Hebrews 6:17 Mean?
Hebrews 6:17 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 6, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Covenant Loyalty (Hesed), and Covenant.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 6:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 10:10“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.”Psalms 91:4“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”Isaiah 46:10“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:”Titus 1:2“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”Proverbs 19:21“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”Romans 8:17“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.”Hebrews 6:18“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“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.”Ephesians 1:11“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”Psalms 89:35“Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.”Psalms 119:50“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.”Isaiah 14:24“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:”Ephesians 6:16“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”Psalms 110:4“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”Isaiah 25:1“O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.”John 3:33“He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.”Romans 12:12“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”Hebrews 11:9“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:”Genesis 26:3“Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;”Jeremiah 33:6“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
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