ὅρκος (horkos) means “oath” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: hor'-kos Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ὅρκος · horkos · oath
ὅρκος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for שֶׁוַע, שִׁבְעָה and cogn. forms ;] an oath: Mat.14:7 26:72, Luk.1:73, Act.2:30, Heb.6:16-17, Jas.5:12; p1., Mat.5:33 (LXX) Mat.14:9, Mrk.6:26.† (AS)
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| an oath | 2 |
| oath | 2 |
| oaths | 2 |
| on oath | 1 |
| the oath | 1 |
| vows | 1 |
| with an oath | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| an oath | 3 |
| by an oath | 1 |
| his oaths sake | 1 |
| oath | 1 |
| oaths | 1 |
| the oath | 1 |
| the oaths sake | 1 |
| with an oath | 1 |
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Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
Read word by wordso much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
Read word by wordThe king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
Read word by wordAnd again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”
Read word by wordThe king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Read word by wordthe oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
Read word by wordBut he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.
Read word by wordMen swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
Read word by wordSo when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
Read word by wordAbove all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
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