Strong's Lexicon horkos: Oath Original Word: ὅρκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὄμνυμι (omnumi), meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה, shevu'ah): Refers to an oath or sworn statement. - H5087 (נֶדֶר, neder): Refers to a vow or promise made to God. Usage: In the New Testament, "horkos" refers to a solemn promise or vow, often invoking a divine witness, to affirm the truth of a statement or the binding nature of a commitment. It is used to emphasize the seriousness and inviolability of one's word. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, oaths were considered sacred and binding. They were often made in the name of God or the gods, and breaking an oath was seen as a serious offense with both social and spiritual consequences. In Jewish tradition, oaths were regulated by Mosaic Law, which emphasized the importance of truthfulness and the fulfillment of vows (e.g., Numbers 30:2, Deuteronomy 23:21-23). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to erkos (fence, enclosure) Definition an oath NASB Translation oath (7), oaths (2), vows (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3727: ὅρκοςὅρκος, ὅρκου, ὁ (from ἔργῳ, εἴργω; equivalent to ἕρκος an enclosure, confinement; hence, Latinorcus) (from Homer down), the Sept. for שֲׁבוּעָה, an oath: Matthew 14:7, 9; Matthew 26:72; Mark 6:26; Luke 1:73 (Winers Grammar, 628 (583); Buttmann, § 144, 13); Acts 2:30 (Winer's Grammar, 226 (212); 603 (561)); Hebrews 6:16; James 5:12; by metonymy, that which has been pledged or promised with an oath; plural vows, Matthew 5:33 ((cf. Wünsche ad loc.)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oath. From herkos (a fence; perhaps akin to horion); a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath) -- oath. see GREEK horion Forms and Transliterations όρκοις ορκον όρκον ὅρκον ορκος όρκος ὅρκος ορκου όρκου ὅρκου ορκους όρκους ὅρκους ορκω όρκω ὅρκῳ horko horkō hórkoi hórkōi horkon hórkon horkos hórkos horkou hórkou horkous hórkous orko orkō orkon orkos orkou orkousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:33 N-AMPGRK: κυρίῳ τοὺς ὅρκους σου NAS: BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' KJV: unto the Lord thine oaths: INT: Lord the oaths of you Matthew 14:7 N-GMS Matthew 14:9 N-AMP Matthew 26:72 N-GMS Mark 6:26 N-AMP Luke 1:73 N-AMS Acts 2:30 N-DMS Hebrews 6:16 N-NMS Hebrews 6:17 N-DMS James 5:12 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3727 |