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Oath

An oath is a solemn promise made before God, binding the swearer to fulfill their word. Scripture reveals that God Himself takes oaths to confirm His promises, and believers are called to speak truthfully without frivolous vows.

Overview

Throughout Scripture, oaths serve as sacred commitments that invoke God's name and authority. God Himself swears oaths to guarantee His covenants and promises to His people, demonstrating the binding nature of such vows. Believers are instructed to handle oaths seriously, speaking truth and avoiding careless words.

Key Scriptures

"For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself" (Hebrews 6:13, ESV).

"And with an oath God confirmed it to him" (Hebrews 6:14, ESV).

"By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your only son" (Genesis 22:16, ESV).

"Once for all I have sworn by my holiness: I will not lie to David" (Psalms 89:35, ESV).

Application

Christians should speak with integrity in all circumstances, recognizing that truthfulness honors God and reflects His character more than elaborate oaths.

Scripture References 40
Hebrews 6:13 Hebrews 6:14 Genesis 22:16 Psalms 89:35 Psalms 95:11 Psalms 105:9 Psalms 132:11 Isaiah 14:24 Isaiah 45:23 Jeremiah 11:5 Jeremiah 22:5 Jeremiah 49:13 Jeremiah 51:14 Luke 1:73 Hebrews 3:11 Hebrews 3:18 Hebrews 4:3 Hebrews 6:17 Hebrews 7:21 Hebrews 7:28 Revelation 10:6 Exodus 22:10 Exodus 22:11 Leviticus 6:2 Leviticus 6:3 Leviticus 6:4 Leviticus 6:5 Numbers 5:19 Numbers 5:20 Numbers 5:21 Numbers 5:22 Numbers 5:23 Numbers 5:24 1 Kings 8:31 1 Kings 8:32 Psalms 15:1 Psalms 15:2 Jeremiah 7:8 Jeremiah 7:9 Matthew 5:33
Full Topical Reference List 71 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Attributed to God

Genesis 22:16 Hebrews 3:11 Hebrews 3:18 Hebrews 4:3 Hebrews 6:13 Hebrews 6:14 Hebrews 6:17 Hebrews 7:21 Hebrews 7:28 Isaiah 14:24 Isaiah 45:23 Jeremiah 11:5 Jeremiah 22:5 Jeremiah 49:13 Jeremiah 51:14 Luke 1:73 Psalms 89:35 Psalms 95:11 Psalms 105:9 Psalms 132:11 Revelation 10:6

Unclassified scriptures relating to

1 Kings 8:31 1 Kings 8:32 Acts 23:12 Acts 23:13 Acts 23:14 Deuteronomy 5:11 Deuteronomy 6:13 Deuteronomy 10:20 Exodus 20:7 Exodus 22:10 Exodus 22:11 Exodus 23:1 Jeremiah 7:8 Jeremiah 7:9 Leviticus 6:2 Leviticus 6:3 Leviticus 6:4 Leviticus 6:5 Leviticus 19:12 Matthew 5:33 Matthew 5:34 Matthew 5:35 Matthew 5:36 Matthew 5:37 Matthew 14:3 Matthew 14:4 Matthew 14:5 Matthew 14:6 Matthew 14:7 Matthew 14:8 Matthew 14:9 Matthew 14:10 Matthew 14:11 Matthew 14:12 Matthew 23:18 Matthew 23:19 Matthew 23:20 Matthew 23:21 Matthew 23:22 Numbers 5:19 Numbers 5:20 Numbers 5:21 Numbers 5:22 Numbers 5:23 Numbers 5:24 Psalms 15:1 Psalms 15:2 Psalms 15:4 Revelation 10:5 Revelation 10:6
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