ὅρκος

horkosNoun (Masculine)G3727

oath

From: from (a fence;

Short Definition

perhaps akin to G3725 (ὅριον)); a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath)

Full Lexicon Entry

an oath: ,; p1., (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שֶׁוַע, שִׁבְעָה and cogn. forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
4
Hebrews
2
Acts
1
James
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:30
  • Hebrews 6:17
  • Luke 1:73
  • Matthew 14:9
  • Matthew 5:33

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