Hebrews 6:16

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Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} men{G444} verily{G3303} swear{G3660}{(G5719)} by{G2596} the greater{G3187}: and{G2532} an oath{G3727} for{G1519} confirmation{G951} is to them{G846} an end{G4009} of all{G3956} strife{G485}.
Strong's King James
(16) For men vow by Him who is greater than them and every dispute ends in the vowed oath's confirmation.
The F.O.G
[16] People take oaths by invoking something greater than themselves, and such oaths settle all disputes by serving as a final confirmation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for men indeed do swear by the greater, and an end of all controversy to them for confirmation is the oath,
Young's Literal Translation

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