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I swore to god vs I swore by god

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I swore to God' implies making a promise or oath directly to God, while 'I swore by God' means invoking God as a witness or using God's name to affirm the truth of what is being said.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 4685 views

I swore to god

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is making a promise or oath directly to God, expressing a commitment or solemn declaration.

Examples:

I swore to God that I would never lie again.
She swore to God that she would always love him.
He swore to God that he would keep the secret.

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But no. l promised l wouldn't tell, and l swore to all my Gods.
I swore by all the gods that if her daughters were alive, I'd return them to her.
You once swore the gods themselves could not wrest me from your arms.
You once swore the gods themselves could not wrest me from your arms.
I swore to your mother by the old gods -
I swore to follow its instructions.
You swore by all the gods your son would marry my daughter!
Lars Porsena of Closium, by the nine Gods he swore,
And then I swore to take him down.
And then I swore to take him down.
I swore to killing Hatfields when I was young.
I swore to Isabelle I would never tell you, but...
I swore to defend my nation!
But you're no longer the King I swore to serve.
I swore to Ezra that he could trust me.
I swore to my father that I would get it back.
I swore to them it was hack-proof.
But then I swore to another George that he would live to regret me.
I swore to their mother I would protect those girls.
I swore to myself, never again.

Alternatives:

I promised to God
I vowed to God

I swore by god

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is invoking God as a witness or using God's name to affirm the truth of what is being said.

Examples:

I swore by God that I saw him at the party.
She swore by God that she didn't take the money.
He swore by God that he would tell the truth.

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I swore by all the gods that if her daughters were alive, I'd return them to her.
You swore by all the gods your son would marry my daughter!
You once swore the gods themselves could not wrest me from your arms.
You once swore the gods themselves could not wrest me from your arms.
But no. l promised l wouldn't tell, and l swore to all my Gods.
Lars Porsena of Closium, by the nine Gods he swore,
I know that I swore by my father's ashes to tear out your heart.
I swore to your mother by the old gods -
I swore under oath that Veronica killed her birth mother.
I swore to follow its instructions.
And I swore them my allegiance.
I swore from then on I would never walk away...
Your master swore by all the saints that he wouldn't hurt you.
I am loyal to you, Vladimir... yet you're breaking the very laws and teachings you swore by.
And then I swore to take him down.
And then I swore to take him down.
I swore to killing Hatfields when I was young.
I swore I wouldn't tell.
I swore a promise to Crixus.
I swore a promise to Crixus.

Alternatives:

I affirmed by God
I attested by God

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