'Swears' in the Bible
“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, that is nothing (non-binding); but whoever swears [an oath] by the gold of the temple is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’
And [you scribes and Pharisees say], ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, that is nothing (non-binding), but whoever swears [an oath] by the offering on it, he is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’
Therefore, whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, swears both by it and by everything [offered] on it.
And whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, swears by it and by Him who dwells within it.
And whoever swears [an oath] by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.