Hebrews 6:15 “And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.”

Hebrews 6:15

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

World English Bible

Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

American Standard Version

And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Geneva Bible 1599

And so after that he had taried patiently, he enioyed the promise.

Darby Translation

and thus, having had long patience, he got the promise.

Young's Literal Translation

and so, having patiently endured, he did obtain the promise;

Bible in Basic English

And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect.

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Cross references

“And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”

Romans 4:17–25 Genesis 15:2–6 Hebrews 6:12 Genesis 21:2–7 Exodus 1:7 Genesis 12:2

Romans 4:17–25 · BSB

As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.

Genesis 15:2–6 · BSB

But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

Hebrews 6:12 · BSB

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Genesis 21:2–7 · BSB

So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Exodus 1:7 · BSB

but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.

Genesis 12:2 · BSB

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

16Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

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