NT Text: Hebrews 6:14
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment
Anchor Text: Gen 22:18 — In Your Offspring All Nations
Significance: God's oath to Abraham after Aqedah (binding of Isaac). Abraham as exemplar of faith who "patiently endured" and "received the promise." God's self-sworn oath provides unchangeable encouragement. Transitions back to Psalm 110:4 discussion in chapter 7—both involve God's oaths. The Aqedah context is significant—Abraham's willingness to offer Isaac despite God's promise that through Isaac his offspring would be reckoned demonstrates the persevering faith Hebrews commends. God's oath, sealed by his own name since there is no greater, becomes the anchor for believers' hope amidst trials.