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What does it mean that God swore an oath?

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God swore an oath to solidify the certainty of His promise to believers.

In Hebrews 6:16-17, the act of God swearing an oath reveals His desire to assure believers of the unwavering nature of His promises. Unlike humans, who swear by something greater than themselves, God has no one higher to invoke. Thus, He swears by Himself, affirming the absolute reliability of His word. This dual assurance—God's promise and His oath—serves to bolster the believer's hope and faith amid uncertainty, acting as a divine guarantee that His intentions will be fulfilled.
Scripture References: Hebrews 6:16-17

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