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Hebrews 6

Heb. 6:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherein
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, willing
boulomai (Greek #1014)
to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
KJV usage: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare 2309.
Pronounce: boo'-lom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
more abundantly
perissoteron (Greek #4054)
in a more superabundant way
KJV usage: more abundantly, a great deal, far more.
Pronounce: per-is-sot'-er-on
Origin: neuter of 4055 (as adverb)
to show
epideiknumi (Greek #1925)
to exhibit (physically or mentally)
KJV usage: shew.
Pronounce: ep-ee-dike'-noo-mee
Origin: from 1909 and 1166
unto the heirs
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kleronomos (Greek #2818)
a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
KJV usage: heir.
Pronounce: klay-ron-om'-os
Origin: from 2819 and the base of 3551 (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. (reflexively) getting by apportionment)
b of promise
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epaggelia (Greek #1860)
an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
KJV usage: message, promise.
Pronounce: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1861
the immutability
ametathetos (Greek #276)
unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability
KJV usage: immutabl e(-ility).
Pronounce: am-et-ath'-et-os
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 3346
c of
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
boule (Greek #1012)
volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
KJV usage: + advise, counsel, will.
Pronounce: boo-lay'
Origin: from 1014
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
counsel
boule (Greek #1012)
volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
KJV usage: + advise, counsel, will.
Pronounce: boo-lay'
Origin: from 1014
, ηconfirmed
mesiteuo (Greek #3315)
to interpose (as arbiter), i.e (by implication) to ratify (as surety)
KJV usage: confirm.
Pronounce: mes-it-yoo'-o
Origin: from 3316
it by an oath
horkos (Greek #3727)
a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath)
KJV usage: oath.
Pronounce: hor'-kos
Origin: from ἕρκος (a fence; perhaps akin to 3725)
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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Heb. 11:9• 9By faith he sojourned as a stranger in the land of promise as a foreign country, having dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; (Heb. 11:9)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. (Rom. 8:17)
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Rom. 11:29• 29For the gifts and the calling of God are not subject to repentance. (Rom. 11:29)
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interposed himself.

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Psa. 36:8• 8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. (Psa. 36:8)
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Song of Sol. 5:1• 1I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, beloved ones! (Song of Sol. 5:1)
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Isa. 55:7• 7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto Jehovah, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (Isa. 55:7)
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John 10:10• 10The thief comes not but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I am come that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. (John 10:10)
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1 Peter 1:3• 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his great mercy, has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from among the dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
the heirs.
Heb. 6:12• 12that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience have been inheritors of the promises. (Heb. 6:12)
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Heb. 11:7,9• 7By faith, Noah, oracularly warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
 9By faith he sojourned as a stranger in the land of promise as a foreign country, having dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; (Heb. 11:7,9)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. (Rom. 8:17)
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Gal. 3:29• 29but if *ye* are of Christ, then ye are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise. (Gal. 3:29)
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James 2:5• 5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him? (James 2:5)
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1 Peter 3:7• 7Ye husbands likewise, dwell with them according to knowledge, as with a weaker, even the female, vessel, giving them honour, as also fellow-heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered. (1 Peter 3:7)
the immutability.
Heb. 6:18• 18that by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible that God should lie, we might have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us, (Heb. 6:18)
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Job 23:13‑14• 13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, that will he do.
 14For he will perform what is appointed for me; and many such things are with him. (Job 23:13‑14)
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Psa. 33:11• 11The counsel of Jehovah standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation. (Psa. 33:11)
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Prov. 19:21• 21Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand. (Prov. 19:21)
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Isa. 14:24,26‑27• 24Jehovah of hosts hath sworn saying, Assuredly as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, it shall stand:
 26This is the counsel which is purposed concerning the whole earth; and this is the hand which is stretched out upon all the nations.
 27For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall frustrate it? And his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? (Isa. 14:24,26‑27)
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Isa. 46:10• 10declaring 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; (Isa. 46:10)
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Isa. 54:9‑10• 9For this is as the waters of Noah unto me, since I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth: so have I sworn that I will no more be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
 10For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving-kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah, that hath mercy on thee. (Isa. 54:9‑10)
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Isa. 55:11• 11so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall do that which I please, and it shall accomplish that for which I send it. (Isa. 55:11)
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Jer. 33:20‑21,25‑26• 20Thus saith Jehovah: If ye can break my covenant in respect of the day, and my covenant in respect of the night, so that there should not be day and night in their season,
 21then shall also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites, the priests, my ministers.
 25Thus saith Jehovah: If my covenant of day and night stand not, if I have not appointed the ordinances of the heavens and the earth,
 26then will I also cast away the seed of Jacob, and of David my servant, so as not to take of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will turn their captivity, and will have mercy on them. (Jer. 33:20‑21,25‑26)
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Mal. 3:6• 6For I Jehovah change not, and ye, sons of Jacob, are not consumed. (Mal. 3:6)
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Rom. 11:29• 29For the gifts and the calling of God are not subject to repentance. (Rom. 11:29)
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James 1:17• 17Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
confirmed it.
Gr. interposed himself.
Heb. 6:16• 16For men indeed swear by a greater, and with them the oath is a term to all dispute, as making matters sure. (Heb. 6:16)
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Gen. 26:28• 28And they said, We saw certainly that Jehovah is with thee; and we said, Let there be then an oath between us--between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee, (Gen. 26:28)
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Ex. 22:11• 11an oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept it, and he shall not make it good. (Ex. 22:11)
• God, in His condescending grace, to convince the heirs of promise of the unchangeable character of His Word, confirmed His promise with an oath, even as men do in their dealings with one another. (“Comfort and Encouragement: Hebrews 6:9-20” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Whereine God, willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose, intervened by an oath,

JND Translation Notes

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Many translate "wherefore," "on which account."

W. Kelly Translation

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Wherein God willing to show more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his counsel,