Hebrews 6:16
For men swear by what is greater than themselves; and with them an oath in confirmation of a statement always puts an end to a dispute.
Matthew 23:20-22
He who swears by the altar swears both by it and by everything on it;
Hebrews 6:13
For when God gave the promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
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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
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Luke 1:73
The oath which He swore to Abraham our forefather,