5431 oaths, divine
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Solemn promises made by God to individuals and their offspring. He swears by himself because there is nothing greater to swear by.

Hebrews 6:13-14

God swears by himself

See also

Genesis 22:16
Psalms 89:35
Isaiah 45:23; 62:8
Hebrews 6:16-18
Genesis 22:15-18

Examples of God's promises by oath

See also

To Abraham

Genesis 24:7; 26:3
Exodus 33:1
Deuteronomy 6:18; 7:8
Luke 1:72-73
Psalms 132:11-12

See also

To David

2 Samuel 3:9-10; 7:11-16
Psalms 89:3-4,35-37
Acts 2:30
Psalms 110:4

See also

To his anointed one

Hebrews 7:17-28
Deuteronomy 1:34-36

See also

To the generation in the wilderness

Numbers 14:20-35
Hebrews 3:10-11
Psalms 95:10-11
Deuteronomy 29:12-15

See also

To Israel

Ezekiel 16:8

See also

2306 Christ, high priest
5101 Moses
5466 promises
7915 confirmation
9412 heaven, worship & service
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