Definition
ἐξ-ορκίζω
(later form of ἐξορκόω ), [in LXX: Judges 17:2 (אָלָה), Genesis 24:3, 1 Kings 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), Matthew 26:63.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Matthew 26:63Ἐξορκίζω · I charge You under oathBut Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”