Genesis 21:24

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And Abraham said, “I swear it.”

Cross References

Genesis 14:13

Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew, who was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and of Aner; these were allies of Abram.

Genesis 21:23

now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my offspring or with my posterity, but as I have dealt loyally with you, you will deal with me and with the land where you have resided as an alien.”

Genesis 21:25

When Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech’s servants had seized,

Genesis 47:31

And he said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Hebrews 6:16

Humans, of course, swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all dispute among them.