The Oath of the LORD
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The concept of the "Oath of the LORD" is a significant theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises. An oath, in biblical terms, is a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking God as a witness to the truth of what is being affirmed. When God Himself makes an oath, it underscores the certainty and seriousness of His declarations.

Divine Assurance and Covenant

The Oath of the LORD is closely tied to His covenants with humanity. One of the most notable instances is found in God's covenant with Abraham. In Genesis 22:16-17 , after Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, God says, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore." Here, God's oath serves as a divine guarantee of His promises to Abraham, emphasizing the irrevocable nature of His covenant
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Oath

Oath used in Solemnizing Covenants: Between Abraham and Abimelech

Oath used in Solemnizing Covenants: Between Abraham and the King of Sodom

Oath used in Solemnizing Covenants: Between Isaac and Abimelech

Oath: Abraham Requires Oath of his Servant Eliezer

Oath: Attributed to God

Oath: Boaz Swears to Ruth

Oath: David Swears not to Eat Until the Sun Goes Down

Oath: David Swears to Bath-Sheba That Solomon Will be King

Oath: David Swears to Saul

Oath: Elisha Seals his Vow to Follow Elijah By

Oath: Esau Confirms the Sale of his Birthright By

Oath: Ezra Requires, of the Priests and Levites

Oath: Gedaliah Confirms his Word By

Oath: Gehazi Confirms his Lie By

Oath: Jacob Confirms the Covenant Between Him and Laban By

Oath: Jehoida Requires an Oath from the Rulers

Oath: Joab Confirms his Word By

Oath: Jonathan and David Confirm a Covenant By

Oath: Joseph Requires a Similar Oath

Oath: King of Samaria Confirms his Word With An

Oath: Moses Covenants With Caleb By

Oath: Peter Confirms his Denial of Jesus By

Oath: Rahab Requires an Oath from the Spies

Oath: Requires Joseph to Swear That he Would Bury Him With his Forefathers

Oath: Ruth Swears to Naomi

Oath: Saul Swears to Jonathan

Oath: Saul Swears to the Witch of En-Dor

Oath: So Does Nehemiah

Oath: So Does Shimei

Oath: Solomon Confirms his Word By

Oath: The Elders of Gilead Confirm Their Pledge to Jephthah By

Oath: The Israelites Confirm the Covenant With the Hivites

Oath: The Israelites Swear in Mizpeh

Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Oath: Zedekiah Swears to Jeremiah

Oath: Zedekiah Violates

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Although (167 Occurrences)

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James (40 Occurrences)

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Dispensation (8 Occurrences)

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Dedicate (17 Occurrences)

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The Oath of the Curse
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