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NASB | Hebrews 6:18 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 6:18 so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us. |
Bible Question: What are the two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie? |
Bible Answer: Hi BelieverNChrist, Welcome to the forum. Hebrews 6:18, NKJ, "For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute. 17 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, 18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us." The MacArthur Study Bible notes say: 6:18 two immutable things. These are God's promise and His oath. The Gr. term behind "immutable" was used of a legal will, which was unchangeable by anyone but the maker of the will. End of quote. I think also that there are two things in which Abraham found strong encouragement. God swearing by Himself promises, "I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply you." From the heart, Ray |
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