Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5429 oaths » 5431 oaths, divine Solemn promises made by God to individuals and their offspring. He swears by himself because there is nothing greater to swear by. God swears by himself Hebrews 6:13-14 See also Genesis 22:16; Psalm 89:35; Isaiah 45:23; Isaiah 62:8; Hebrews 6:16-18 Examples of God's promises by oath To Abraham Genesis 22:15-18 See also Genesis 24:7; Genesis 26:3; Exodus 33:1; Deuteronomy 6:18; Deuteronomy 7:8; Luke 1:72-73 To David Psalm 132:11-12 See also 2 Samuel 3:9-10; Samuel 7:11-16; Psalm 89:3-4,35-37; Acts 2:30 To his anointed one Psalm 110:4 See also Hebrews 7:17-28 To the generation in the wilderness Deuteronomy 1:34-36 See also Numbers 14:20-35; Hebrews 3:10-11; Psalm 95:10-11 To Israel Deuteronomy 29:12-15 See also Ezekiel 16:8 See also
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