Swear שָׁבַע

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Feb 27, 2025 · 4m

We find ourselves in Genesis chapter 24 with our word for today. שָׁבַע swear, make a statement, give a pledge, cause someone to promise solemnly, cause someone to take an oath. It is used 185 times in the Old Testament. Here are some examples of how it is used when people make promises, oaths, agreements, or covenants with others. Genesis 50:5-6 My father made me שָׁבַע swear an oath and said, “I am about to die; bury me in the tomb I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.” Now let me go up and bury my father; then I will return.’” Pharaoh said, “Go up and bury your father, as he made you…