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Hebrews 6:19 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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About Hebrews 6:19
The image is precise. An anchor does not stop the storm; it stops the boat from being driven where the storm would take it. Hope, the writer of Hebrews says, functions the same way — not as a feeling of optimism but as a fixed point outside ourselves that we are tied to. The next phrase — entering into that which is within the veil — is a temple image: the anchor reaches all the way into the most holy place, where Christ has gone before us. The hope is real because the place it is anchored to is real. For anyone tossed by a long uncertainty, the verse is a quiet promise: held, not by your own grip, but by something that has already arrived.
Both translations, side by side
WEB · World English Bible
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil."
KJV · King James Version
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that which is within the veil."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses stedfast, entereth, while the WEB renders these as this, steadfast, entering. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Hebrews 6:19 in Hebrews 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Hebrews 6:19 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Hebrews 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.17 In this way God, being determined to show more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;
- v.18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
- v.19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;
- v.20 where as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Book background
About the Book of Hebrews
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Unknown (Paul, Apollos, and Barnabas have all been suggested)
- Date written
- c. 60–69 AD
- Audience
- Jewish Christians tempted to abandon Christ and return to Judaism
- Chapters
- 13
Hebrews argues for the absolute supremacy of Christ — superior to angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the entire Old Covenant sacrificial system. The High Priestly work of Christ is the book's central concept. Chapter 11 is the famous "Hall of Faith," and the closing call is "let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus" (12:1-2).
Setting: Likely written before the destruction of the temple in 70 AD.
Key themes: supremacy of Christ · priesthood · faith · covenant · perseverance
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Hebrews 6:19
Hebrews 6:19 contains 25 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul
THWHAA
- 2
a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil.
AHBSAS
Frequently asked
FAQ about Hebrews 6:19
What does Hebrews 6:19 say?
Hebrews 6:19 reads: "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil." — from the New Testament, Hebrews (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Hebrews 6:19 in?
Hebrews 6:19 is in the book of Hebrews, traditionally attributed to Unknown (Paul, Apollos, and Barnabas have all been suggested) and written around c. 60–69 AD. Hebrews is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Jewish Christians tempted to abandon Christ and return to Judaism. Best known for the "Hall of Faith" (Hebrews 11) and Jesus as our great high priest.
What is Hebrews 6:19 about?
Hebrews 6:19 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Hope. Within Hebrews, Hebrews argues for the absolute supremacy of Christ — superior to angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the entire Old Covenant sacrificial system. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Hebrews 6:19 in WEB and KJV?
Hebrews 6:19 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that which is within the veil.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Hebrews 6:19?
Hebrews 6:19 is 25 words in the WEB translation (123 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.
How can I memorise Hebrews 6:19?
To memorise Hebrews 6:19, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Hebrews 6:19 matter in Hebrews?
Hebrews argues for the absolute supremacy of Christ — superior to angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the entire Old Covenant sacrificial system. The High Priestly work of Christ is the book's central concept. Chapter 11 is the famous "Hall of Faith," and the closing call is "let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus" (12:1-2). Hebrews 6:19 sits within this larger story — Hebrews as a whole emphasises supremacy of Christ, priesthood, faith.
How can I apply Hebrews 6:19 today?
Many readers use Hebrews 6:19 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Hebrews 6:19 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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