Greek Word Study

The meaning of ὁρκωμοσία

Understanding horkōmosía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

oath. - asseveration on oath

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
Book Distribution

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