Thematic Bible: Oaths
Thematic Bible
Anthropomorphisms » Miscellaneous acts and states of mind attributed to » Oaths
Oaths » God's
[This Agreement was] the oath by which He swore to Abraham, our forefather,
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Since God wanted to show conclusively to those who would inherit the promise [i.e., Abraham and all of his spiritual descendants], how unchangeable His purpose was, He confirmed it with an oath.
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So I vowed in my anger, 'They will not enter a state of rest with me.'"
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Oaths » In covenants
Oaths » Permitted in bearing witness
Oaths » Used for » Confirming covenants
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
Now King Herod became very distressed [over such a gruesome request]; but because he had [promised with] oaths and [to look good in front of] his party guests, he ordered John's head to be given [to her].
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Oaths » Profane, forbidden
But above everything else, my brothers, do not take oaths, not "by the heaven," nor "by the earth," nor by any other oath. But your "yes" should be [simply] "yes," and your "no," [simply] "no," so you do not fall under condemnation.
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But I say to you, do not take any oath, [saying] 'by heaven,' for it is God's throne;
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Oaths » The jews » To use God's name alone in
Oaths » Example of rash
And he vowed to her, "I will give you whatever you ask me for, up to one half [the wealth] of my kingdom."
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But, do not listen to them, because over forty men have laid a plot and bound themselves under an oath [with serious consequences] neither to eat nor drink [anything] until they have killed him. They are now ready [to carry out the plot] and are just waiting for you to agree [to their arrangement]."
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Oaths » Often accompanied by raising up the hand
And the angel I saw standing on the ocean and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven and took an oath to God, who lives forever and ever, and who created heaven and earth and [all] the things in them, and the ocean and [all] the things in it [saying], "There will be no further delay [i.e., before God's purposes are fulfilled].
Oaths » Of allegiance
Oaths » God used, to show the immutability of his counsel
Since God wanted to show conclusively to those who would inherit the promise [i.e., Abraham and all of his spiritual descendants], how unchangeable His purpose was, He confirmed it with an oath.
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Oaths » The jews » Often guilty of falsely taking
Oaths » Antiquity of
Oaths » Used for » Deciding controversies in courts of law
Oaths » The jews » Often guilty of rashly taking
And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man."
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[Herod was so pleased with her performance that] he promised, with an oath, to give her whatever she asked for [i.e., with limitations. See Mark 6:23].
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Oaths » Binding to performance of any particular act
Oaths » Used for » Binding to performance of sacred duties
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » saul
Oaths » Used for » Pledging allegiance to sovereigns
Oaths » Expressions used as » As thy soul liveth
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take false
Oaths » Judicial from of administering
But Jesus did not say anything. So, the head priest said to Him, "I command you [to swear] by the living God, [and] to tell us if you are the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], the Son of God!"
Verse Concepts
Oaths » Expressions used as » By the lord
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
But above everything else, my brothers, do not take oaths, not "by the heaven," nor "by the earth," nor by any other oath. But your "yes" should be [simply] "yes," and your "no," [simply] "no," so you do not fall under condemnation.
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But I say to you, do not take any oath, [saying] 'by heaven,' for it is God's throne; nor 'by earth,' for it is the footstool for His feet; nor 'by Jerusalem,' for it is the city of the great King [i.e., God]. You should not take an oath, [saying] 'by my head,' for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Oaths » The jews » Condemned for false
Oaths » The jews » Condemned for profane
Oaths » Expressions used as » As the lord liveth
Oaths » Expressions used as » I charge you by the lord
I am ordering you, by [the authority of] the Lord, that this letter be read to all the brothers.
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Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
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Oaths » Expressions used as » I call God for a record
But I appeal to God as my witness [i.e., to verify that I am telling the truth]; it was in order to spare you [i.e., from a disciplinary action] that I decided not to return to Corinth.
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Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
"It is too bad for you blind leaders who say that whoever takes an oath 'by the Temple,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gold of the Temple,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the oath. You foolish, blind people! Which is greater, the gold or the Temple that makes its gold sacred? And [you say], whoever takes an oath 'by the Altar,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gift on the Altar,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the oath. read more.
You blind people! Which is more important, the gift or the Altar that makes the gift sacred? The person, therefore, who takes an oath 'by the Altar,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] by everything on it. And the person who takes an oath 'by the Temple,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] by Him [i.e., God] who lives there. And the person who takes an oath 'by heaven,' swears 'by the throne of God,' and [also] by Him [i.e., God] who sits on it.
You blind people! Which is more important, the gift or the Altar that makes the gift sacred? The person, therefore, who takes an oath 'by the Altar,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] by everything on it. And the person who takes an oath 'by the Temple,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] by Him [i.e., God] who lives there. And the person who takes an oath 'by heaven,' swears 'by the throne of God,' and [also] by Him [i.e., God] who sits on it.
Oaths » Custom of swearing by the life of the king
Oaths » To be taken in fear and reverence
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » Jephthah
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » Joshua, &c
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » Herod
[Herod was so pleased with her performance that] he promised, with an oath, to give her whatever she asked for [i.e., with limitations. See Mark 6:23]. Her mother persuaded her to say, "Give me the head of John, the Immerser, here on this [large] platter." Now King Herod became very distressed [over such a gruesome request]; but because he had [promised with] oaths and [to look good in front of] his party guests, he ordered John's head to be given [to her].
Oaths » Expressions used as » Before God i lie not
Now [realizing I am] in God's presence, I am not lying about any of these things.
Verse Concepts
Oaths » Expressions used as » God do so to thee, and more also
Oaths » Expressions used as » By the fear of isaac
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take rash, or unholy
Oaths » The jews » To take, in truth, judgment, &c
Oaths » The lawful purpose of, explained
For people make vows by someone greater [than themselves], and an argument is settled when someone takes an oath [that he is telling the truth].
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Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take, in name of idols
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » The jews who sought to kill paul
But, do not listen to them, because over forty men have laid a plot and bound themselves under an oath [with serious consequences] neither to eat nor drink [anything] until they have killed him. They are now ready [to carry out the plot] and are just waiting for you to agree [to their arrangement]."
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