8 occurrences

'Swore' in the Bible

Therefore that place was called Beer-sheba because it was there that the two of them swore an oath.

Verse ConceptsSealing A CovenantWellsPeople Naming Things

The Lord, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and from my native land, who spoke to me and swore to me, ‘I will give this land to your offspring’—He will send His angel before you, and you can take a wife for my son from there.

Verse ConceptsAbrahamLand, As A Divine GiftOaths, DivineServants, GoodAngels, Ministry To BelieversAngels Going At God's BiddingBringing People Out Of Other PlacesTaking A Wife

So the servant placed his hand under his master Abraham’s thigh and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.

Verse ConceptsServants, GoodThighsSwearing Oaths

Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.

Verse ConceptsOaths, HumanYielding To Temptation

stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.

Verse ConceptsBlessings, To AbrahamOaths, DivineSojourningGod Swearing BlessingsGod Will Be With YouGod Will Blessland

They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.

Verse ConceptsSealing A CovenantRising EarlyThose Who Rose EarlyGoing In Peace

The God of Abraham, and the gods of Nahor—the gods of their father—will judge between us.” And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.

Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGod Is To Be Feared

And Jacob said, “Swear to me.” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.

Verse ConceptsPromises, HumanStaffBeds

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