MNT(i)
13 For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.
14 Surely I will bless you, and bless you; I will increase you, and increase you.
15 And so by patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the promise.
16 I am referring to the oath because men swear by what is greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
17 On which principle God, wishing to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his purpose, mediated with an oath;