Hebrews 6:17 · KJV

"Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

¹⁶For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

¹⁷Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

¹⁸That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

¹⁹Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you that God's counsel is immutable?

How do you find assurance in God's promises?

When have you relied on God's promises during difficult times?

Life Application

faith

Keep a journal of God's promises and how they have been fulfilled in your life.

relationships

Share stories of God's faithfulness with friends to encourage their faith.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

This verse illustrates God's unchanging nature and faithfulness to His promises, which is fulfilled in Christ.

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