Text -- Hebrews 6:16 (NET)

6:16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Heb 6:16

¹ tn The plural Greek term ἄνθρωποι (anqrwpoi) is used here in a generic sense, referring to both men and women, and is thus translated “people.”

² tn Grk “by something greater”; the rest of the comparison (“than themselves”) is implied.

³ tn Grk “the oath for confirmation is an end of all dispute.”