14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”[a](A) 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.(B)

16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 6:14 Gen. 22:17

14 saying, (A)“Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the (B)promise. 16 For men indeed swear by the greater, and (C)an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute.

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