Genesis 47:31 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 31 Then he said: “Swear to me.” So he swore to him.+ At that Israel prostrated himself over the head of the couch.*+ Matthew 5:33 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 33 “Again YOU heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You must not swear+ without performing, but you must pay your vows to Jehovah.’*+ Hebrews 6:16 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 16 For men swear by the one greater,+ and their oath is the end of every dispute, as it is a legal guarantee to them.+
31 Then he said: “Swear to me.” So he swore to him.+ At that Israel prostrated himself over the head of the couch.*+
33 “Again YOU heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You must not swear+ without performing, but you must pay your vows to Jehovah.’*+
16 For men swear by the one greater,+ and their oath is the end of every dispute, as it is a legal guarantee to them.+