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The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:16-20

For men swear by the greater: and of every dispute of theirs (literally, to them), the oath is final (literally, an end ) for confirmation ( εἰς βεβαίωσιν being connected with πέρας , not, as in the A.V., with ὅρκος ) . Here begins the explanation of the meaning and purpose of the Divine oath, already cursorily touched on in Hebrews 6:13 . God thus, for full assurance, condescends to the form of confirmation most binding among men when they promise to each other. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:17-20

The anchor of the soul. I. MAN 'S PERIL AND NEED . This is set before us in the striking words, "fleeing for refuge." There is one sort of escape by getting simply out of bondage; there is another by reaching a place of perfect security. Many a bird has escaped from a cage only to become the prey of some wild bird or beast. It has not been able to attain a refuge. The need is further suggested by the word "anchor" (see Acts 27:29 ). The shipmen fear lest the ship will fall on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:19-20

Our anchor and anchorage. This text suggests, first of all, that the Christian life is a life of storm. It is exposed to storms of persecution, of doubt, of remorse, of inward corruption, of outward adversity, and to the last great storm of death. But, blessed be God, believers possess complete security in the midst of these storms. I. CHRISTIAN HOPE IS OUR ANCHOR . Of the three great abiding graces—faith, hope, love—hope is the one which often receives least prominence in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:19-20

The anchor of the soul. "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul," etc. Christians have been exhorted to imitate "them who through faith and patience inherit the promises." There are most excellent reasons for their doing so; for God's purposes and promises are most sure. They were not lightly or hastily made; they are most solemnly confirmed; they are "immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie;" and they supply the strongest encouragement to the Christian's hopes ( ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:19

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul - Hope accomplishes for the soul the same thing which an anchor does for a ship. It makes it fast and secure. An anchor preserves a ship when the waves beat and the wind blows, and as long as the anchor holds, so long the ship is safe, and the mariner apprehends no danger. So with the soul of the Christian. In the tempests and trials of life, his mind is calm as long as his hope of heaven is firm. If that gives way, he feels that all is lost. Among... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:20

Whither - To which most holy place - heaven.The forerunner - The word used here occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. A “forerunner” - πρόδρομος prodromos - is one who goes before others to prepare the way. The word is applied to light troops sent forward as scouts; Diod. Sic. 17, 17; compare “Wisdom of Solomon” (apoc) 12:8. “Thou didst send wasps, forerunners of thy host, to destroy them by little and little.” The meaning here is, that Jesus went first into the heavenly sanctuary. He led... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:18-19

Hebrews 6:18-19. That by two immutable things in either, much more in both, of which it was impossible for God to lie To alter his purpose and disappoint our expectation; we might have a strong consolation A powerful argument to believe the promise with a confidence excluding all doubt and fear, and might receive a great comfort thereby; who have fled for refuge Who, under a consciousness of our sinfulness and guilt, depravity, weakness, and wretchedness, have betaken ourselves for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:20

Hebrews 6:20. Whither the forerunner Προδρομος , a forerunner, is one who goes before to do some service for another who is to follow: in which sense also the Latin word ante-cursor is used. A forerunner uses to be less in dignity than those that are to follow him: but it is not so here; for Christ, who is gone before us, is infinitely superior to us; is for us entered Namely, for our good. 1st, To prepare a place for us, John 14:2. 2d, To make continual intercession for us. 3d, To... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

Encouragement to sincere believers (6:9-20)Although some who received this letter needed such solemn warnings, others had clearly shown by their changed lives that they were genuine Christians. The writer has no doubts about such people (9-10). He encourages them to keep up the good work. They are not to lose heart or become lazy, but persevere to the end (11-12).Warnings of judgment need not unsettle the believers concerning their assurance of salvation. When God promises salvation he keeps... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 6:19

anchor . . . soul = our anchor. soul . App-110 . sure . Greek. asphales. See Acts 21:34 . stedfast . See Hebrews 2:2 . which entereth = entering. into . Greek. eis. App-104 . within . Greek. esoteros. See Acts 16:24 . veil . See Matthew 27:51 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:16-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:17-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:19-20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 6:19

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