'Oaths' in the Bible
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
But I say to you, do not take oaths at all -- not by heaven, because it is the throne of God,
Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.
Then with curses and oaths he said, I have no knowledge of the man. And straight away there came the cry of a cock.
So he swore oaths to her: “Whatever you ask me I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
Though the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her.
But, with curses and oaths, he said, I have no knowledge of the man about whom you are talking.
For those who go after loose women, for those with unnatural desires, for those who take men prisoners, who make false statements and false oaths, and those who do any other things against the right teaching,
For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.
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.