3660. omnuó

Lexicon

omnuó: To swear, to take an oath

Original Word: ὀμνύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: omnuó
Pronunciation: om-noo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (om-noo'-o)
Definition: To swear, to take an oath
Meaning: I swear, take an oath, promise with an oath.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swear.

A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo (om-o'-o) is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take (or declare on) oath -- swear.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
and omnumi; a prim. verb
Definition
to swear, take an oath
NASB Translation
make an oath (1), make...oath (1), swear (6), swears (10), swore (6), sworn (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3660: ὀμνύω

ὀμνύω (Matthew 23:20; Matthew 26:74; Hebrews 6:16; James 5:12; (Winer's Grammar, 24)) and ὄμνυμι (ὀμνύναι, Mark 14:71 G L T Tr WH (cf. B. 45 (39))) form their tenses from ὈΜΟΩ; hence, 1 aorist ὤμοσα; the Sept. for נִשְׁבַּע ; to swear; to affirm, promise, threaten, with an oath: absolutely, followed by direct discourse, Matthew 26:74; Mark 14:71; Hebrews 7:21; followed by εἰ, Hebrews 3:11; Hebrews 4:3; see εἰ I. 5. ὀμνύειν ὅρκον (often so in Greek writings from Homer down (Winer's Grammar, 226 (212))) πρός τινα, to one (Homer, Odyssey 14, 331; 19, 288), Luke 1:73; ὀμνύειν with the dative of the person to whom one promises or threatens something with an oath: followed by direct discourse Mark 6:23; by an infinitive (Winer's Grammar, 331 (311)), Hebrews 3:18; with ὅρκῳ added, Acts 2:30 (Winer's Grammar, 603 (561)); τίνι τί, Acts 7:17 (Rec. i. e. genitive by attraction; cf. Buttmann, § 143, 8; Winer's Grammar, § 24, 1). that by which one swears is indicated by an accusative, τινα or τί (so in classical Greek from Homer down (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 32, 1 b. γ.; Buttmann, 147 (128))), in swearing to call a person or thing as witness, to invoke, swear by (Isaiah 65:16; Josephus, Antiquities 5, 1, 2; 7, 14, 5); τόν οὐρανόν, τήν γῆν, James 5:12; with prepositions (cf. Buttmann, as above): κατά τίνος (see κατά, I. 2 a.), Hebrews 6:13, 16 (Genesis 22:16; Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 28:10 (Complutensian); Isaiah 45:23; Isaiah 62:8; Amos 4:2; Demosthenes, p. 553, 17; 553, 26 (others, ἐπομνύειν), etc.; κατά πάντων ὠμνυε θεῶν, Long. past. 4, 16); in imitation of the Hebrew נִשְׁבַּע followed by בְּ, ἐν τίνι is used (Winers Grammar, 389 (364); Buttmann, the passage cited; see ἐν, I. 8{b}): Matthew 5:34, 36; Matthew 23:16, 18, 20-22; Revelation 10:6; εἰς εἰ, with the mind directed unto (Winers Grammar, 397 (371); Buttmann, as above; see εἰς, B. II. 2 a.), Matthew 5:35.

STRONGS NT 3660: ὁμόωὁμόω, see ὀμνύω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 7650: שָׁבַע (shaba) • to swear, take an oath
• Strong's Hebrew 7621: שְׁבוּעָה (shevu'ah) • oath, sworn statement

These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of swearing and oath-taking in the Old Testament, where oaths were often made in the context of covenants and legal agreements. The continuity between the Hebrew and Greek terms underscores the enduring significance of truthfulness and the serious nature of oaths in biblical theology.

Usage: The verb ὀμνύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of swearing or taking an oath. It is often used in contexts where individuals make solemn promises or declarations, invoking a higher authority as a witness to their truthfulness or commitment.

Context: The Greek verb ὀμνύω appears in several New Testament passages, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of oaths in the ancient world. In biblical times, oaths were serious commitments, often invoking God as a witness to the truth of one's words or the sincerity of one's promises. The act of swearing an oath was not taken lightly, as it implied a binding contract that, if broken, could result in divine judgment.

In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the issue of oaths in the Sermon on the Mount, as recorded in Matthew 5:33-37. Here, He teaches, "Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.' But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' Anything more comes from the evil one." (BSB)

This teaching emphasizes the importance of integrity and truthfulness without the need for oaths. Jesus encourages His followers to be people of their word, whose simple affirmations or denials are trustworthy without additional guarantees.

The Apostle James echoes this teaching in James 5:12, where he advises, "Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No,' so that you will not fall under judgment." (BSB) This reinforces the call to straightforward honesty and the avoidance of unnecessary oaths.

In the broader biblical context, oaths were sometimes necessary for legal or covenantal purposes, as seen in the Old Testament. However, the New Testament shifts the focus towards a life of integrity that transcends the need for formal oaths.

Forms and Transliterations

ομείσθε ομείται ομή ομνυει ομνύει ὀμνύει ομνυειν ομνύειν ὀμνύειν ομνυετε ομνύετε ὀμνύετε ομνυναι ὀμνύναι ομνύοντας ομνύοντες ομνύοντος ομνύουσι ομνυουσιν ὀμνύουσιν ομνύω ομνύων ομοσαι ομόσαι ὀμόσαι ομοσας ομόσας ὀμόσας ομόσατέ ομοσάτω ομοση ομόση ὀμόσῃ ομοσης ομόσης ὀμόσῃς όμοσον όμοσόν ομόσω ομούμαι ομούνται ομώμοκα ομωμόκαμεν ώμνυον ωμοσα ώμοσα ώμοσά ὤμοσα ωμόσαμεν ώμοσαμεν ώμοσαν ώμοσας ωμόσατε ώμοσε ώμοσέ ωμοσεν ώμοσεν ὤμοσεν omnuei omnuein omnuete omnunai omnuousin omnyei omnýei omnyein omnýein omnyete omnýete omnynai omnýnai omnyousin omnýousin omosa ōmosa ṓmosa omosai omósai omosas omósas omose omosē omósei omósēi omóseis omósēis omosen ōmosen ṓmosen omoses omosēs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:34 V-ANA
GRK: ὑμῖν μὴ ὀμόσαι ὅλως μήτε
NAS: But I say to you, make no oath
KJV: say unto you, Swear not at all;
INT: to you not to swear at all neither

Matthew 5:36 V-ASA-2S
GRK: κεφαλῇ σου ὀμόσῃς ὅτι οὐ
NAS: Nor shall you make an oath by your head,
KJV: Neither shalt thou swear by thy
INT: head of you shall you swear because not

Matthew 23:16 V-ASA-3S
GRK: Ὃς ἂν ὀμόσῃ ἐν τῷ
NAS: Whoever swears by the temple,
KJV: Whosoever shall swear by
INT: whoever anyhow shall swear by the

Matthew 23:16 V-ASA-3S
GRK: δ' ἂν ὀμόσῃ ἐν τῷ
NAS: but whoever swears by the gold
KJV: but whosoever shall swear by the gold
INT: however anyhow shall swear by the

Matthew 23:18 V-ASA-3S
GRK: Ὃς ἂν ὀμόσῃ ἐν τῷ
NAS: And, 'Whoever swears by the altar,
KJV: Whosoever shall swear by
INT: whoever anyhow shall swear by the

Matthew 23:18 V-ASA-3S
GRK: δ' ἂν ὀμόσῃ ἐν τῷ
NAS: but whoever swears by the offering
KJV: but whosoever sweareth by the gift
INT: however anyhow shall swear by the

Matthew 23:20 V-APA-NMS
GRK: ὁ οὖν ὀμόσας ἐν τῷ
NAS: whoever swears by the altar,
KJV: Whoso therefore shall swear by
INT: He that therefore having sworn by the

Matthew 23:20 V-PIA-3S
GRK: τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ ὀμνύει ἐν αὐτῷ
NAS: by the altar, swears [both] by the altar
KJV: by the altar, sweareth by it,
INT: the altar swears by it

Matthew 23:21 V-APA-NMS
GRK: καὶ ὁ ὀμόσας ἐν τῷ
NAS: And whoever swears by the temple,
KJV: And whoso shall swear by the temple,
INT: And he that having sworn by the

Matthew 23:21 V-PIA-3S
GRK: τῷ ναῷ ὀμνύει ἐν αὐτῷ
NAS: by the temple, swears [both] by the temple
KJV: by the temple, sweareth by it,
INT: the temple swears by it

Matthew 23:22 V-APA-NMS
GRK: καὶ ὁ ὀμόσας ἐν τῷ
NAS: And whoever swears by heaven, swears
KJV: And he that shall swear by heaven,
INT: And he that having sworn by

Matthew 23:22 V-PIA-3S
GRK: τῷ οὐρανῷ ὀμνύει ἐν τῷ
NAS: by heaven, swears [both] by the throne
KJV: by heaven, sweareth by the throne
INT: heaven swears by the

Matthew 26:74 V-PNA
GRK: καταθεματίζειν καὶ ὀμνύειν ὅτι Οὐκ
NAS: to curse and swear, I do not know
KJV: and to swear, [saying],
INT: to curse and to swear not

Mark 6:23 V-AIA-3S
GRK: καὶ ὤμοσεν αὐτῇ πολλά
NAS: And he swore to her, Whatever you ask
KJV: And he sware unto her, Whatsoever
INT: And he swore to her whatever

Mark 14:71 V-ANA
GRK: ἀναθεματίζειν καὶ ὀμνύναι ὅτι Οὐκ
NAS: to curse and swear, I do not know
KJV: and to swear, [saying], I knowINT: to curse and to swear not

Luke 1:73 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ὅρκον ὃν ὤμοσεν πρὸς Ἀβραὰμ
NAS: which He swore to Abraham
KJV: The oath which he sware to our
INT: [the] oath which he swore to Abraham

Acts 2:30 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ὅτι ὅρκῳ ὤμοσεν αὐτῷ ὁ
NAS: that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH
KJV: God had sworn with an oath
INT: that with an oath swore to him

Hebrews 3:11 V-AIA-1S
GRK: ὡς ὤμοσα ἐν τῇ
NAS: AS I SWORE IN MY WRATH,
KJV: So I sware in my
INT: so I swore in the

Hebrews 3:18 V-AIA-3S
GRK: τίσιν δὲ ὤμοσεν μὴ εἰσελεύσεσθαι
NAS: And to whom did He swear that they would not enter
KJV: to whom sware he that they should
INT: to whom moreover swore he [that they] not will enter

Hebrews 4:3 V-AIA-1S
GRK: εἴρηκεν Ὡς ὤμοσα ἐν τῇ
NAS: as He has said, AS I SWORE IN MY WRATH,
KJV: he said, As I have sworn in my
INT: he has said So I swore in the

Hebrews 6:13 V-ANA
GRK: εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν καθ'
NAS: He could swear by no one
KJV: because he could swear by no
INT: he had greater to swear swore by

Hebrews 6:13 V-AIA-3S
GRK: μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν καθ' ἑαυτοῦ
NAS: greater, He swore by Himself,
KJV: no greater, he sware by himself,
INT: greater to swear swore by himself

Hebrews 6:16 V-PIA-3P
GRK: τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν καὶ πάσης
NAS: For men swear by one greater
KJV: men verily swear by the greater:
INT: the greater swear and of all

Hebrews 7:21 V-AIA-3S
GRK: πρὸς αὐτόν Ὤμοσεν Κύριος καὶ
NAS: to Him, THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND,
KJV: him, The Lord sware and will
INT: as to him swore [the] Lord and

James 5:12 V-PMA-2P
GRK: μου μὴ ὀμνύετε μήτε τὸν
NAS: my brethren, do not swear, either
KJV: my brethren, swear not, neither
INT: of me not swear neither [by]

Strong's Greek 3660
26 Occurrences

ὤμοσα — 2 Occ.
ὤμοσεν — 7 Occ.
ὀμνύει — 3 Occ.
ὀμνύειν — 1 Occ.
ὀμνύετε — 1 Occ.
ὀμνύναι — 1 Occ.
ὀμνύουσιν — 1 Occ.
ὀμόσαι — 2 Occ.
ὀμόσας — 3 Occ.
ὀμόσῃ — 4 Occ.
ὀμόσῃς — 1 Occ.