LMAO!!
GENESIS:22:16 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:
2006-12-19 11:18:14 · 21 answers · asked by Evil Atheist Conspirator 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ha Ha!
Probably, with all these damn fundies!
2006-12-19 11:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham's great faith in God was shown to God by the fact that Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac. He knew God would provide an alternative to Isaac, yet even if He did, He still loved and had great faith in God. He trusted God. Therefore God saw Abraham's great faith and belief in Him so He assured Abraham that He will indeed keep His promise about blessing Abraham and that Abraham would indeed be the Father of Many Nations. Which God did as Abraham indeed became a Father of Many Nations. God always keeps His promises.
2016-05-22 22:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you understand he told Abraham that since he could swear by anything greater he would swear by himself. Just think about the old saying we have all said "I swear to God".
2006-12-19 12:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The litteral translation from the Hebrew would mean something between a strong promise and a covenant.
2006-12-19 11:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"For when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could not swear by anyone greater, he swore by himself, 14 saying: “Assuredly in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply you.” 15 And thus after [Abraham] had shown patience, he obtained [this] promise. 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. "
Hebrew 6:13-16
I think Paul just explained that for you.
:-)
2006-12-19 11:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by Livin In Myrtle Beach SC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing higher than God, therefore He can only swear to and by Himself.
2006-12-19 11:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe that's why I don't use whatever version you're using. I like the version I use, the Recovery Version. It does not talk in Thy and stuff as often, and it is more understandable. It is also WELL-TRANSLATED.
2006-12-19 11:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must have been one hell of a rude word if God were to swear!
2006-12-19 11:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i swear on gods name all the time
2006-12-19 11:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
you swear to things that arre equal or more important than yourself.
so what do you think God would do?
2006-12-19 11:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya, glad youre entertained.
How about that miracle you witnessed last night huh? Not 2 bad, eh? Power of prayer!
2006-12-19 11:21:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋