Why is the hand placed on the 'Bible' during the presidential swearing in in America? Its history is interesting

Donald Trump Oath Ceremony 2025: The swearing-in ceremony of the President of America has always been a topic of special discussion. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of America for the second time on January 20. This swearing-in ceremony is a symbol of American tradition and constitutional statutes.

Why the tradition of taking oath by placing hands on the Bible?

Let us tell you that in America, the job of administering the oath of office to the President is done by the Chief Justice of the United States. During the oath taking ceremony, the newly elected President takes oath by placing his hand on the Bible. This tradition has been going on since the time of Abraham Lincoln.

Let us tell you that the Bible is the holy book of Christianity and most of the Presidents of America have been associated with Christianity. This is why the Bible is used while taking the presidential oath of office. For example, Barack Obama and Joe Biden also started their tenure by placing their hands on the Bible.

Relationship of Bible and Indian tradition

Let us tell you that just as Geeta is considered sacred and a symbol of justice in India, similarly the Bible has importance in Christianity. Before testifying in an Indian court, one takes an oath to speak the truth by placing one's hand on the Geeta. The Bible is also considered to be the form of Lord Jesus in Christianity, which is a symbol of human welfare and integrity.

Message and importance of the Bible

Apart from this, let us tell you that according to the Bible, it is a collection of teachings for human welfare. It is considered to be the essence of the sermons given by Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. The Bible says, “Those who believe in the Lord never fail.”