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Genesis 22:16-18

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

16. And 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]: 17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 18. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Genesis 22:16-18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 22:16

Theological / Devotional

By myself have I sworn. The purpose of an oath is to provide confirmation of what has been stated. Men call upon God to witness their integrity. Since there is none higher than God (Heb. 6:13), He swears by Himself (see Isa. 45:23; Jer. 22:5 ; 49:13; etc.). In thus committing Himself, God, for man’s sake, follows a custom familiar to men, to convince them of the dependability of His promises.

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