ὁρκίζω

horkizōVerbG3726

to adjure

From: from G3727 (ὅρκος);

Short Definition

to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to make one swear (Xen., Polyb., a1.).
2.to adjure
LXX Usage: (שָׁבַע hi.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 19:13
  • Mark 5:7

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