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God's Ultimate Oath
Commentators explain that when God swears "by my holiness," He is staking His very nature and character on His promise. It is an oath sworn "once for all," making it final and irrevocable. Scholars note God does this to accommodate human weakness and provide the strongest possible assurance for our faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:35
18th Century
Theologian
Once I have sworn by my holiness—That is, once for all; a single oath—an oath once taken by me—makes it certain. To swear by his “h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:34–37
19th Century
Preacher
My covenant I will not break, nor alter the thing that has gone out of My lips. Once I have sworn by My holiness that I will not lie to David. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 89:35
16th Century
Theologian
Once have I sworn by my holiness. God now confirms by an oath what he previously stated he had promised to David; from this, it appears th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 89:35
17th Century
Pastor
Once have I sworn by my holiness
Swearing is ascribed to God after the manner of men, and is done in condescension t…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 89:19–37
17th Century
Minister
The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King, Priest, an…