Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὁρκωμοσία”
Understanding horkōmosía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
oath. - asseveration on oath
G3728
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὁρκωμοσία
Phonetichor-ko-mos-ee'ah
Transliterationhorkōmosía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
oath. - asseveration on oath
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 7:20 | “And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:” Word: ὁρκωμοσία (horkōmosía) | |
| Hebrews 7:21 | “(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)” Word: ὁρκωμοσία (horkōmosía) | |
| Hebrews 7:28 | “For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. ” Word: ὁρκωμοσία (horkōmosía) |