Hebrews 6:16
for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
Matthew 23:20-22
whoever swears by the altar, swears not only by the altar, but by every thing upon it.
Hebrews 6:13
For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying,
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.
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Bible References
General references
Luke 1:73
the oath which he made to our father Abraham, to grant us this favour,