G1964: ἐπιορκέω
epiorkéō · “to break an oath”
Definition
to commit perjury
KJV translates it as: forswear self
Word origin: from G1965 (ἐπίορκος);
Extended definition
ἐπιορκέω, -ῶ
(ἐπίορκος), [in LXX: I Est.1:48, Wis.14:28 * ;]
to swear falsely, forswear oneself: Mat.5:33.†
(AS)
(ἐπίορκος), [in LXX: I Est.1:48, Wis.14:28 * ;]
to swear falsely, forswear oneself: Mat.5:33.†
(AS)
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How G1964 is translated
- will you swear falsely, ×1
Bible verses with G1964 (epiorkéō)
Epiorkéō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: