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'Oaths' in the Bible

"Again, you have heard that it was told those who lived long ago, "You must not swear an oath falsely,' but, "You must fulfill your oaths to the Lord.'

Verse ConceptsMaking VowsFalse WaysGod Speaking Of Oldgrandmas

The king was deeply saddened, yet because of his oaths and his guests he was reluctant to refuse her.

Verse ConceptsGuestsRashnessOther Sad PeoplePeople UnwillingWhy It HappenedBirthdays Celebrated

Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object. Instead, let your "Yes" mean yes and your "No" mean no! Otherwise, you may fall under condemnation.

Verse ConceptsBad LanguageConsistencyAffirmationsethics, personalOaths, HumanAffirmative ActionConversationHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansCursingSwearing Being ForbiddenAssentingDissentSwearing OathsNot Swearing OathsNo CondemnationSwearing

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