Hebrews 6:17
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:”
θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
κληρονόμος
heirs
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κληρονόμος
Heir, one who inherits. Kleronomos. If children then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Everything that belongs to Jesus is shared with those who belong to Him.
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ἐπαγγελία
promise
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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ὅρκος
by an oath,
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ὅρκος
An oath, a solemn vow. God confirmed it with an oath. He swore by Himself because there is nothing greater. His sworn promise cannot be revoked.
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βούλομαι
desiring
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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μεσιτεύω
guaranteed it
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μεσιτεύω
to interpose (as arbiter), i.e (by implication) to ratify (as surety)
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βουλή
purpose
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βουλή
volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
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ἐπιδείκνυμι
to show
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ἐπιδείκνυμι
to exhibit (physically or mentally)
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περισσότερον
more excessive
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περισσότερον
in a more superabundant way
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