Hebrews 6:18
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:
Study Note
Study Note
'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.' The 'two immutable things' are God's promise and his oath (verse 17), creating a double guarantee for believers' assurance. The 'fled for refuge' imagery evokes the cities of refuge in Numbers 35 — those who had accidentally caused death could flee to a designated city and be safe from the avenger of blood. Applied to believers, the verse makes the anchor of hope in Christ's high priesthood (verse 20) the ultimate refuge-city: entry is through faith, and once inside, the divine oath makes the refuge impregnable.
Other Translations
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:
that through two immutable things, in which <FI>it is<Fi> impossible for God to lie, a strong comfort we may have who did flee for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before <FI>us<Fi> ,
So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false;
Cross References
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