Hebrews 6:15
New International Version
And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

New Living Translation
Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.

English Standard Version
And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise.

Berean Standard Bible
And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Berean Literal Bible
And thus having waited patiently, he obtained the promise.

King James Bible
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

New King James Version
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

New American Standard Bible
And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.

NASB 1995
And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.

NASB 1977
And thus, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.

Legacy Standard Bible
And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.

Amplified Bible
And so, having patiently waited, he realized the promise [in the miraculous birth of Isaac, as a pledge of what was to come from God].

Christian Standard Bible
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise.

American Standard Version
And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Contemporary English Version
Then after Abraham had been very patient, he was given what God had promised.

English Revised Version
And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Abraham received what God promised because he waited patiently for it.

Good News Translation
Abraham was patient, and so he received what God had promised.

International Standard Version
And so he obtained what he had been promised, because he patiently waited for it.

Majority Standard Bible
And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

NET Bible
And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise.

New Heart English Bible
Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Webster's Bible Translation
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Weymouth New Testament
And so, as the result of patient waiting, our forefather obtained what God had promised.

World English Bible
Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and so, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise;

Berean Literal Bible
And thus having waited patiently, he obtained the promise.

Young's Literal Translation
and so, having patiently endured, he did obtain the promise;

Smith's Literal Translation
And so, having endured long, he gained the promise.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And so patiently enduring he obtained the promise.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in this way, by enduring patiently, he secured the promise.

New American Bible
And so, after patient waiting, he obtained the promise.

New Revised Standard Version
And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And so he was patient, and obtained the promise.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And in this way he was patient and received The Promise.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And so, when he had waited patiently, he received the promises.

Godbey New Testament
and thus having waited long, he received the promise.

Haweis New Testament
And so after long patient waiting he obtained the promise.

Mace New Testament
and after he had patiently waited, he obtained what was promised.

Weymouth New Testament
And so, as the result of patient waiting, our forefather obtained what God had promised.

Worrell New Testament
And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Worsley New Testament
And thus waiting patiently he obtained the promise.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Unchangeable Promise
14saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” 15And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. 16Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.…

Cross References
Genesis 22:16-18
saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Romans 4:20-22
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. / This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Galatians 3:14-18
He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. / Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended. / The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. ...

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Hebrews 11:17-19
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 15:5-6
And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Genesis 17:4-8
“As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. / No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. / I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you. ...

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Luke 1:73
the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Genesis 12:2,3
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: …

Genesis 15:2-6
And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? …

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Hebrews 6
1. He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;
11. but to be steadfast,
12. diligent, and patient to wait upon God;
13. because God is most sure in his promise.














And so
This phrase serves as a connective, linking the preceding discussion about God's promises and oaths to the fulfillment experienced by Abraham. It indicates a conclusion or result, suggesting that what follows is a direct outcome of the preceding actions or conditions. In the broader context of Hebrews, this phrase underscores the reliability of God's promises, as demonstrated through the life of Abraham.

Abraham
Abraham is a central figure in the Bible, often referred to as the "father of faith." His life is a testament to unwavering trust in God. Historically, Abraham lived around 2000 BC in the region of Mesopotamia, and his journey of faith began when God called him to leave his homeland for a land that God would show him. Abraham's account is foundational, not only to the Jewish faith but also to Christianity, as he is seen as a precursor to the faith in Christ. His life exemplifies obedience and trust in God's promises, even when fulfillment seems impossible.

after waiting patiently
The Greek word for "waiting patiently" is "makrothymia," which conveys a sense of enduring patience and long-suffering. This phrase highlights the virtue of patience in the life of a believer. Abraham's patience was not passive but active, involving trust and hope in God's timing. Historically, Abraham waited 25 years from the time God promised him a son until Isaac was born. This period of waiting is a powerful lesson in faith and perseverance, teaching believers to trust in God's perfect timing.

obtained
The word "obtained" suggests a successful reception or realization of something promised. In the Greek, "epitygchano" implies reaching a goal or receiving what was sought after. For Abraham, obtaining the promise was not just about receiving Isaac, but it was the beginning of the fulfillment of God's covenant to make him a great nation. This word reassures believers that God's promises are not empty but are fulfilled in His perfect plan.

the promise
The promise refers to the covenant God made with Abraham, which included the promise of a son, numerous descendants, and the blessing of all nations through him. In the scriptural context, this promise is not only a personal assurance to Abraham but also a foreshadowing of the coming of Christ, through whom all nations would indeed be blessed. Theologically, this promise is central to understanding God's redemptive plan throughout the Bible, showing His faithfulness and the unfolding of His divine purpose.

(15) And so, after he had patiently endured.--Better, and thus (thus being in possession of the promise and the oath of God), having patiently waited (Hebrews 6:12) he obtained the promise--the promised gift. Though some portions of the promise received a partial accomplishment during Abraham's life, it is not this that the writer has in view. (See Hebrews 6:12, and Hebrews 11:13.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

so [Abraham],
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

after waiting patiently,
μακροθυμήσας (makrothymēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3114: From the same as makrothumos; to be long-spirited, i.e. forbearing or patient.

obtained
ἐπέτυχεν (epetychen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2013: To attain, obtain, acquire. From epi and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. to attain.

the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

promise.
ἐπαγγελίας (epangelias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.


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