Leviticus 19:12 And you shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am the LORD. 1. An oath is a constant and serious asseveration of the truth of a thing, whereunto the Divine Majesty is called to witness. 2. The use of an oath is common to God, who sweareth by Himself, having not a greater to swear by, to angels and to men. 3. Things affirmed by oath are either uncertain in themselves — as to swear touching things to come; or are certain, but seem uncertain to us, and therefore an oath is required; or they are not only certain but necessary, as are all God's promises, which depend upon His immutable word, yet in regard of our weakness are confirmed by the Lord's oath. 4. As God is the author and institutor of an oath, so His name only is to be used therein, because He alone knows the heart, is everywhere present to hear, and of omnipotent power, able to take revenge both of soul and body. 5. Three things are to be considered in a lawful oath — the necessity, the truth, and the manner. (A Willet, . D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.WEB: "'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh. |
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