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and you will swear, ‘As the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations will bless themselves in him, and they will glory in him.”
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Verse 2. Swear, when requisite. Calmet.—Thus thou wilt learn to confess one God. Theod.—If all were upright, oaths would be unnecessary. Matthew 5:34. But as they are not so, ( Calmet.) this may be a religious act. Worthington.—Justice. These three conditions are essential. Bible.—Him; the people, ( Calmet.) or God. Saint Jerome—An oath must attest God, and be used when a thing is true and of moment. Worthington.
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