Hebrews 6:16

Hebrews 6:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16For people swear an oath by one greater than themselves, and with them an oath serving as confirmation is an end of every dispute.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Indeed men swear [an oath] by one greater than themselves, and with them [in all disputes] the oath serves as confirmation [of what has been said] and is an end of the dispute.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16For men verely sweare by him that is greater then themselues, and an othe for confirmation is among them an ende of all strife.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16People promise things by someone greater than themselves. Giving your word makes a promise certain. It puts an end to all arguing.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16When someone makes a strong promise, he uses the authority of a person who is greater than himself. This shows that he will certainly obey his promise. Then nobody can argue about it.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16for men swear by the greater, and the oath [is] for confirmation of the end of all their controversy,

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