Hebrews 6:16

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

For confirmation. Greek order, 'Of all contradiction (among) them an end unto (with a view to) confirmation (of one's solemn covenant: as God's) (is) the oath.' So [ antilogia (G485)], 'contradiction,' Hebrews 12:3; 'gainsaying,' Jude 1:11. This shows:

(1) an oath is sanctioned even in the Christian dispensation;

(2) the limits to its use are, that it only be employed where it can put an end to contradiction in disputes, and for confirmation of a solemn promise.