Hebrews 6:17 nasb — In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interp…

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"In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath,"

— Hebrews 6:17, NASB

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Hebrews 6 — Context

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saying, "I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU."

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And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.

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For men swear by one greater than themselves, and with them an oath given as confirmation is an end of every dispute.

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In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath,

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so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.

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This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,

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where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 6:17 say?
Hebrews 6:17 in the NASB reads: “In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath,”
Where is Hebrews 6:17 in the Bible?
Hebrews 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 6:17.
What translation should I read Hebrews 6:17 in?
Hebrews 6:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 6:17?
Hebrews 6:17 reads (NASB): “In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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