Hebrews 6:17. Wherein; better, ‘wherefore,' under which circumstances, in which case, on which principle, i.e man having this estimate of the value of an oath.

God, willing to show more abundantly to the heirs of the promise (those to whom under both economies the promises belong, see Hebrews 6:12) the immutability or his will. The word used for ‘will' is used by Luke and by Paul to express God's gracious will or counsel (Acts 2:23, etc.; Ephesians 1:11).

Intervened, ‘mediated,' with an oath, i.e between Himself as the pro-miser and man as the recipient of the promise. He Himself came as pledge and surety, not for us (Psalms 119:122) but for Himself. The same loving purpose that provided the blessings He promised prompted Him to do everything that could be done to win our trust and establish our faith.

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