“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:”
So that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might be greatly encouraged to hold on to the hope set before us — the "two unchangeable things" are the promise and the oath; their dual immutability is amplified by the impossibility of divine falsehood. Those who have fled for refuge find encouragement to hold fast to hope.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 6:18
“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible that God should lie.” What are these two? The speaking and promising; and the adding an oath to the promise. For since among men that which is [confirmed] by an oath is thought more worthy of credit, on this account He added that also. Do you see that He regards not His own dignity, but how He may persuade men, and endures to have unworthy things said concerning Himself. That is He wishes to impart full assurance. And…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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