What the Bible says about

Swearing

40 references · matched from the Berean Standard Bible text · tap any verse for study tools

“Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.””
Genesis 21:23 BSB
“And Abraham replied, “I swear it.””
Genesis 21:24 BSB
“and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,”
Genesis 24:3 BSB
“My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell,”
Genesis 24:37 BSB
““Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright.”
Genesis 25:33 BSB
““Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.”
Genesis 47:31 BSB
“my father made me swear an oath when he said, ‘I am about to die. You must bury me in the tomb that I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Now let me go and bury my father, and then return.””
Genesis 50:5 BSB
“Pharaoh replied, “Go up and bury your father, as he made you swear to do.””
Genesis 50:6 BSB
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