Ask The Rabbi
Facebook Youtube

Ask The Rabbi
Facebook Youtube

category:  Jewish Law

Using “On my life” as an expression

The Rav Name: Rabbis of the Da’at Institute
  • Question

Is there a problem in exclaiming “On my life”? I was told that this may be like swearing.

  • Answer
It is written that one should definitely refrain from using the expression ‘On my life’ or ‘By my life’ or any other expression that is reminiscent of a person swearing about their life. If a person wishes to lend credence to his words, he may say ‘Believe me,’ but should not overuse that expression, either.

Sources

פסקי תשובות ח”ב ע’ שטו