Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. New Living Translation So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. English Standard Version so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. Berean Standard Bible Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Berean Literal Bible so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge, to take hold of the hope being set before us, King James Bible That 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: New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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 hold firmly to the hope set before us. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 in order that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, we who have fled for refuge in laying hold of the hope set before us. Legacy Standard Bible 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 Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. American Standard Version that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us: Contemporary English Version God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us. English Revised Version that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us; GOD'S WORD® Translation God did this so that we would be encouraged. God cannot lie when he takes an oath or makes a promise. These two things can never be changed. Those of us who have taken refuge in him hold on to the confidence we have been given. Good News Translation There are these two things, then, that cannot change and about which God cannot lie. So we who have found safety with him are greatly encouraged to hold firmly to the hope placed before us. International Standard Version so that by these two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge in him might be encouraged to seize the hope set before us. Majority Standard Bible Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. NET Bible so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie. New Heart English Bible that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us. Webster's Bible Translation That 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: Weymouth New Testament He added an oath, in order that, through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for Him to prove false, we may possess mighty encouragement--we who, for safety, have hastened to lay hold of the hope set before us. World English Bible that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat through two immutable things, in which [it is] impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong comfort, having fled for refuge, to lay hold on the hope being set before [us], Berean Literal Bible so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge, to take hold of the hope being set before us, Young's Literal Translation that through two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, a strong comfort we may have who did flee for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us, Smith's Literal Translation That by two unalterable deeds, in which it is impossible for God to deceive we might have a strong consolation, taking refuge in holding firmly the hope set before: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us. Catholic Public Domain Version so that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest solace: we who have fled together so as to hold fast to the hope set before us. New American Bible so that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to hold fast to the hope that lies before us. New Revised Standard Version so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God would prove false, we who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to seize the hope set before us. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus, by the promise and by the oath which are unchangeable, and in neither of which could God lie, we find courage to hold fast to the hope that has been promised by him in whom we have taken refuge. Aramaic Bible in Plain English That by two unchangeable matters, because God cannot lie about them, we who have sought refuge in him have great comfort, and we may seize the hope which was promised to us, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us; Godbey New Testament that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us, Haweis New Testament that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us; Mace New Testament that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to deceive us, we, who have no other refuge to fly to, but to maintain our present hopes, Weymouth New Testament He added an oath, in order that, through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for Him to prove false, we may possess mighty encouragement--we who, for safety, have hastened to lay hold of the hope set before us. Worrell New Testament that, through two immutable facts, in which it is impossible that God should lie, we may have strong encouragement, who fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us; Worsley New Testament that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to fail, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Unchangeable Promise…17So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. 18Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,… Cross References Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.” 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Psalm 89:35 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Malachi 3:6 “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. 1 John 5:10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son. Genesis 22:16-17 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. Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Treasury of Scripture That 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 on the hope set before us: two. Hebrews 3:11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) Hebrews 7:21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) Psalm 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. impossible. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? 1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Romans 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. we might. Isaiah 51:12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; Isaiah 66:10-13 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: … Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. who. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Genesis 19:22 Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Numbers 35:11-15 Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares… lay. 1 Kings 2:28 Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Proverbs 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Jump to Previous Added Comfort Consolation Danger Encouragement False. Fled Flight Greatly Hastened Hold Hope Impossible Lie Mighty Oath Offered Order Possess Possible Prove Refuge Safety Seize Strong Unchangeable UnchangingJump to Next Added Comfort Consolation Danger Encouragement False. Fled Flight Greatly Hastened Hold Hope Impossible Lie Mighty Oath Offered Order Possess Possible Prove Refuge Safety Seize Strong Unchangeable UnchangingHebrews 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. Thus by two unchangeable things The "two unchangeable things" refer to God's promise and His oath. In the context of Hebrews, this is a reference to God's promise to Abraham, which is foundational for understanding God's faithfulness. The unchangeable nature of these things underscores the certainty and reliability of God's word, reflecting the immutability of His character. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where God's promises are seen as steadfast and eternal (Numbers 23:19). in which it is impossible for God to lie we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, whose nature and promises are unchangeable and truthful. 2. The Recipients of Hebrews Early Christians, likely Jewish converts, who are being encouraged to hold fast to their faith. 3. The Hope Set Before Us Refers to the promise of salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. 4. The Oath and Promise The two unchangeable things mentioned, which are God's promise and His oath, emphasizing His reliability. 5. The Refuge Symbolic of the safety and assurance found in God's promises, akin to the cities of refuge in the Old Testament. Teaching Points The Immutability of GodGod's nature and promises are unchangeable. This provides a foundation for our faith and hope. The Assurance of God's Promises Believers can have confidence in God's promises because He cannot lie. This assurance should strengthen our faith. The Role of Hope in the Christian Life Hope is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's promises. It serves as an anchor for the soul. Seeking Refuge in God Just as the cities of refuge provided safety, God offers spiritual refuge. We should actively seek Him in times of need. Encouragement in Community The encouragement mentioned is communal. Believers should support one another in holding onto hope.(18) Two immutable things.--The promise and the oath. Consolation.--Rather, encouragement. For us, rather than for Abraham alone, was the encouragement designed; for us, who (as men in danger of their lives flee to the sanctuary) "fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us" in the promise. Up to this point we read of what God has done; here of what must be done by man. The laying hold expresses the "faith," and implies the "patient waiting" (Hebrews 6:12); by it we become true "heirs of the promise" (Hebrews 6:17). Greek Thusἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. by διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. unchangeable ἀμεταθέτων (ametathetōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 276: Unchanged, unchangeable. Unchangeable, or unchangeability. things πραγμάτων (pragmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4229: A thing done, a deed, action; a matter, an affair. From prasso; a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. which οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. [it is] impossible ἀδύνατον (adynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 102: Of persons: incapable; of things: impossible; either the inability, or that which is impossible. Passively, impossible. [for] God Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. to lie, ψεύσασθαι (pseusasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's 5574: To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood. we who have fled καταφυγόντες (kataphygontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2703: From kata and pheugo; to flee down. to take hold κρατῆσαι (kratēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. of 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. hope ἐλπίδος (elpidos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1680: Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. set before [us] προκειμένης (prokeimenēs) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4295: From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth. may be ἔχωμεν (echōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. strongly ἰσχυρὰν (ischyran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2478: Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. encouraged. παράκλησιν (paraklēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. 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