23 Bible Verses about Swearing
Most Relevant Verses
but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne:
Above all things, my brethren, don't swear, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor use any other oath; but let your affirmation, or negation, be sincere, lest you fall under condemnation.
neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:
but let your communication be, yes, yes; no, no: for whatever goes beyond this, is evil.
again, if any one swear by the altar he is under no engagement but if he swear by the gift that is upon it, he is bound thereby.
For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying,
from the same mouth shall blessing and cursing proceed? this ought not to be practis'd, my brethren;
wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, if any man swear by the temple he is under no obligation: but if he swear by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.
nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
and whoever swears by the temple, swears by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.
whoever swears by the altar, swears not only by the altar, but by every thing upon it.
and he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
when it was day, some Jews, that had form'd a conspiracy, engag'd themselves by an oath, not to eat, or drink, till they had kill'd Paul.
From Thematic Bible
Swearing » FALSE » Profane, forbidden
Above all things, my brethren, don't swear, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor use any other oath; but let your affirmation, or negation, be sincere, lest you fall under condemnation.
but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne:
Topics on Swearing
God Swearing Blessings
Hebrews 6:13-14For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying,
Not Swearing Oaths
Matthew 5:34but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne:
Swearing Being Forbidden
Matthew 5:34but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne:
Swearing By
Hebrews 6:16for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
Swearing Oaths
James 5:12Above all things, my brethren, don't swear, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor use any other oath; but let your affirmation, or negation, be sincere, lest you fall under condemnation.
