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Oaths

The lawful purpose of, explained - Heb 6:16

Antiquity of - Ge 14:22; 24:3,8

USED FOR

Judicial from of administering - 1Ki 22:16; Mt 26:63

Often accompanied by raising up the hand - Ge 14:22; Da 12:7; Re 10:5,6

Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to - Ge 24:2,9; 47:29

To be taken in fear and reverence - Ec 9:2

THE JEWS

INSTANCES OF RASH, &c

Custom of swearing by the life of the king - Ge 42:15,16

EXPRESSIONS USED AS

God used, to show the immutability of his counsel - Ge 22:16; Nu 14:28; 6:17

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