Hebrews 6:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For people make vows by someone greater [than themselves], and an argument is settled when someone takes an oath [that he is telling the truth].

Cross References

Galatians 3:15

Brothers, I will use an illustration from the way people deal with each other: Even though an agreement is made between people, once it is finally settled, no one can cancel it or include additional provisions to it.

Hebrews 6:13

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since He could not make a vow by anyone greater, He vowed by Himself,