Later, in describing what he had done for Israel on that occasion, Jehovah stated: “I proceeded... to make a sworn statement to you and enter into a covenant with you. ” ​ — Ezek.
Belakangan, Yehuwa menjelaskan bahwa ketika memberikan tawaran itu, Ia membuat ” pernyataan di bawah sumpah ”. ​ — Yeh.