Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
Shalt swear
General references
Bible References
Shalt swear
Leviticus 19:12
"You are not to use my name to deceive, thereby defiling the name of your God. I am the LORD.
Joshua 2:12
Now therefore, since I've treated you so kindly, please swear in the name of the LORD that you'll also be kind to my father's household by giving me this sure sign:
Psalm 15:4
The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
Psalm 63:11
But as for the king, he will rejoice in God. Indeed, everyone who swears by God will exult, because the mouths of liars will be silenced. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
Isaiah 45:23
By myself I have sworn from my mouth has gone out integrity, a promise that won't be revoked: "To me every knee will bow, and every tongue will swear.'
Isaiah 65:16
Then whoever takes an oath by the God of faithfulness, and whoever takes an oath in the land, will swear by the God of faithfulness, because the former troubles are forgotten and are hidden from my eyes.
Jeremiah 4:2
If you swear, "as surely as the LORD lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then nations will be blessed by him, and in him they will boast."
Jeremiah 5:2
Although they say, "As surely as the LORD lives,' still they are swearing falsely."
Jeremiah 12:16
If they have learned the ways of my people well, to swear by my name: "As surely as the LORD lives,' just as they once taught my people to swear by Baal, then they'll be built up among my people.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
""You are not to misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who misuses his name.