ἐπιορκέω

epiorkeōto break an oathHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐπιορκέω, -ῶ

(ἐπίορκος), [in LXX: I Esther 1:48, Wis.14.28 * ;]

to swear falsely, forswear oneself: Matthew 5:33.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Matthew 5:33ἐπιορκήσεις · Do not break your oath
    Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’