Commentary for Shevuot 92:11
תינח אוכל ולא אוכל אכלתי ולא אכלתי מאי איכא למימר תנא שבועת שוא
Granted, in the case of 'I shall eat,' or, shall not eat';<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' It is possible that at the moment of swearing he intends to fulfil them.');"><sup>31</sup></span> but in the case of 'I have eaten,' or, 'I have not eaten,'<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Where, at the moment of swearing, he knew he was swearing falsely.');"><sup>32</sup></span> what shall we say?<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Why should not the Mishnah mention that in such a case, too, he is no longer believed on oath, and his opponent is given the oath.');"><sup>33</sup></span> - He<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' The Tanna of our MISHNAH:');"><sup>26</sup></span> mentions vain oath
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