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Genesis 22:16

WEB

16and said, “‘I have sworn by myself,’ says the LORD, ‘because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,

KJV

16And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

BSB

16saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,

FBV

16“I swear by myself, says the Lord, that because you have done this and didn't refuse to give me your son, your only son,

Related Resources

Jesus in Genesis 22: Evidence for the Bible pt8 - Mike Winger
Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2) - BibleProject

Extra References

Luke 1:73

73the oath which he swore to Abraham our father,

Hebrews 6:13-14

13For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, 14saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”

Psalms 105:9

9the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac,

Jeremiah 51:14

14The LORD of Armies has sworn by himself, saying, ‘Surely I will fill you with men, as with locusts, and they will lift up a shout against you.’

Romans 4:13-14

13For the promise to Abraham and to his offspring that he would be heir of the world wasn’t through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.

Jeremiah 49:13

13For I have sworn by myself,” says the LORD, “that Bozrah will become an astonishment, a reproach, a waste, and a curse. All its cities will be perpetual wastes.”

Isaiah 45:23

23I have sworn by myself. The word has gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and will not be revoked, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath.

Genesis 12:2

2I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.

Amos 6:8

8“The Lord GOD has sworn by himself,” says the LORD, the God of Armies: “I abhor the pride of Jacob, and detest his fortresses. Therefore I will deliver up the city with all that is in it.