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ὁρκίζω G3726

G3726 is the Greek word ὁρκίζω, transliterated horkízō. The King James Version most often renders it adjure.

Word: ὁρκίζωTransliteration: horkízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin.

Where it comes from

from G3727 (ὅρκος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

adjure 2×charge 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: adjure, charge.

Verses using ὁρκίζω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 5:7 · KJV

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Acts 19:13 · KJV

Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 · KJV

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3726 mean?

G3726 is the Greek word ὁρκίζω (horkízō), meaning to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin.

How is G3726 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it adjure (2 times), charge (1 time).

How many times does G3726 appear in the Bible?

ὁρκίζω (horkízō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3726 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3727 (ὅρκος).

Nearby entries

G3723 · ὀρθῶς — in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively)…G3724 · ὁρίζω — to mark out or bound ("horizon"), i.e…G3725 · ὅριον — a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a…G3727 · ὅρκος — perhaps akin to G3725 (ὅριον)); a limit…G3728 · ὁρκωμοσία — asseveration on oath G3729 · ὁρμάω — to start, spur or urge on, i.e…

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