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“So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.”

“Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.”

“so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.”

“Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’”

“the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us”

“Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.”

“And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!””

“The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.”

“But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.”