Hebrews 6:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.

Cross References

Exodus 22:11

there must be an oath before the Lord between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbour’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution.

Hebrews 6:13

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater to swear by, he swore by himself:

Genesis 31:53

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.

Genesis 21:23

Swear to me by God here and now, that you will not break an agreement with me or with my children and descendants. As I have been loyal to you, so you will be loyal to me and to the country where you are a resident foreigner.’

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, ‘I have raised my hand in an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

2 Samuel 21:2

The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them,  but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers and sisters, I’m using a human illustration. No one sets aside or makes additions to a validated human will.

Genesis 21:24

And Abraham said, ‘I swear it.’