The meaning of “ὀμνύω”
Understanding omnýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete , for which another prolonged form is used in certain tenses swear. - to swe...
ὀμνύω
a prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete , for which another prolonged form is used in certain tenses swear. - to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:20 | “Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.” Word: ὀμνύω (omnýō) | |
| Mark 14:71 | “But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.” Word: ὀμνύω (omnýō) | |
| Luke 1:73 | “The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,” Word: ὀμνύω (omnýō) | |
| Acts 7:17 | “But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,” Word: ὀμνύω (omnýō) | |
| Hebrews 6:13 | “For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,” Word: ὀμνύω (omnýō) |