Hebrews 6:13

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
- King James Version

For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,
- American Standard Version (1901)

For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,
- Basic English Bible

For God, having promised to Abraham, since he had no greater to swear by, swore by himself,
- Darby Bible

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself,
- Webster's Bible

For when God gave the promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
- Weymouth Bible

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,
- World English Bible

For God bihetinge to Abraham, for he hadde noon grettere, bi whom he schulde swere, swoor bi hym silf,
- Wycliffe Bible

For to Abraham God, having made promise, seeing He was able to swear by no greater, did swear by Himself,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 6:13

6:13 For - Ye have abundant encouragement, seeing no stronger promise could be made than that great promise which God made to Abraham, and in him to us.

People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 6:13

Heb 6:13 For when God made promise to Abraham. The promises are absolutely sure. See how God confirmed his promise to Abraham! See Ge 22:15-18.