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Genesis 31:53 (GN)

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53 The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor will judge between us." Then, in the name of the God whom his father Isaac worshiped, Jacob solemnly vowed to keep this promise.

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 53) Should we take oaths? Jacob took an oath in the name of God

Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Isaac (Eye-zakk): laughter
Jacob (Jeh-kobb): that supplants, undermines; the heel
Nahor (Na-hor): hoarse; dry; hot