Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1844

ἐξορκίζω

exorkizō · “to adjure

Used 1 times across 1 book

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.†
Where it appears
Matthew
1
In the text
Matthew 26:63But 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.

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