NET Bible
"Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,"
— Hebrews 6:13, NET Bible
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,”
“For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself, ”
“For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,”
“For God making promises to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom he might swear, swore by himself,”
“For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,”
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,”
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,
saying,“Surely I will bless you greatly and multiply your descendants abundantly.”
And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise.
For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.