Hebrews 6:17 meaning and explanation

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

Hebrews 6:17, Berean Standard Bible

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The writer is encouraging believers who were tempted to drift back to their old ways. God had promised Abraham descendants and blessing, and because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, adding an oath to His promise.

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