G1844: ἐξορκίζω
exorkízō · “to adjure”
Definition
to exact an oath, i.e. conjure
KJV translates it as: adjure
Extended definition
ἐξ-ορκίζω
(later form of ἐξορκόω ), [in LXX: Jdg.17:2 (אָלָה), Gen.24:3, 3Ki.22:16 (שָׁבַע hi.)* ;]
1. to administer an oath to (Dem., Polyb., al.).
2. to adjure: with accusative of person(s), before κατά, with genitive (as frequently in magic π.; MM, Exp., xiv), Mat.26:63.†
(AS)
(later form of ἐξορκόω ), [in LXX: Jdg.17:2 (אָלָה), Gen.24:3, 3Ki.22:16 (שָׁבַע hi.)* ;]
1. to administer an oath to (Dem., Polyb., al.).
2. to adjure: with accusative of person(s), before κατά, with genitive (as frequently in magic π.; MM, Exp., xiv), Mat.26:63.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1844 is translated
- i adjure ×1
Bible verses with G1844 (exorkízō)
Exorkízō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 26:63
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.