Genesis 22:16

sworn. This oath is the foundation of Israel's blessings (Genesis 24:7; Genesis 26:3; Genesis 50:24.Exodus 13:5; Exodus 13:11; Exodus 33:1). David's "sure mercies" all grounded on it (Psalms 89:35; Psalms 132:11. Compare Luke 1:73).

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