Heb 6:13-15 | RWP | e4.org | Made promise ( επαγγειλαμενος ). First aorist middle participle of επαγγελλω . Could swear by none greater ( κατ' ουδενος ειχεν μειζονος ομοσα ). Imperfect active of εχω in sense of εδυνατο as often with ομοσα (first aorist active infinitive of ομνυω ) and ωμοσεν (he sware) is first aorist active indicative.

‏ Hebrews 6:13-15

Made promise ( επαγγειλαμενος ). First aorist middle participle of επαγγελλω. Could swear by none greater ( κατ' ουδενος ειχεν μειζονος ομοσα ). Imperfect active of εχω in sense of εδυνατο as often with ομοσα (first aorist active infinitive of ομνυω ) and ωμοσεν (he sware) is first aorist active indicative.

Surely ( ε μην ). By itacism for η μην (Deissmann, Bible Studies, p. 205). The quotation is from Ge 22:16f. (the promise renewed to Abraham with an oath after offering of Isaac).

Blessing ( ευλογων ). Hebraism (present active participle) for the Hebrew infinitive absolute and so with πληθυνων (multiplying).

Having patiently endured ( μακροθυμησας ). First aorist active participle of μακροθυμος ( μακροσ, θυμος, long spirit) illustrating μακροθυμια of verse 12.

He obtained ( επετυχεν ). Second aorist (effective) active indicative of επετυγχανω, old verb with genitive. God was true to his word and Abraham was faithful.