Lexicon horkos: Oath Original Word: ὅρκος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: horkos
Pronunciation: HOR-kos
Phonetic Spelling: (hor'-kos)
Definition: Oath
Meaning: an oath. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oath. From herkos (a fence; perhaps akin to horion); a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath) -- oath. see GREEK horion NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to erkos (fence, enclosure) Definitionan oath NASB Translationoath (7), oaths (2), vows (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3727: ὅρκοςὅρκος, ὅρκου, ὁ (from ἔργῳ, εἴργω; equivalent to ἕρκος an enclosure, confinement; hence, Latin orcus) (from Homer down), the Sept. for שֲׁבוּעָה, an oath: Matthew 14:7, 9; Matthew 26:72; Mark 6:26; Luke 1:73 ( Winers Grammar, 628 (583); Buttmann, § 144, 13); Acts 2:30 ( Winer's Grammar, 226 (212); 603 (561)); Hebrews 6:16; James 5:12; by metonymy, that which has been pledged or promised with an oath; plural vows, Matthew 5:33 ((cf. Wünsche ad loc.)).
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὄμνυμι (omnumi), meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ὅρκος corresponds to several Hebrew terms related to oaths, including:
• Strong's Hebrew 7621: שְׁבוּעָה (shevu'ah) • an oath or sworn statement.
• Strong's Hebrew 7650: שָׁבַע (shava) • to swear, take an oath, or adjure.
These Hebrew terms similarly convey the solemnity and binding nature of oaths in the biblical tradition, underscoring the importance of truthfulness and faithfulness in one's commitments. Usage: The term ὅρκος is used in the New Testament to refer to a formal promise or vow, often made in the presence of God as a witness. It underscores the seriousness and binding nature of the commitment being made. Context: The concept of an oath, represented by the Greek word ὅρκος, holds significant weight in biblical texts, reflecting the gravity and sacredness of one's word when pledged before God. In the New Testament, ὅρκος appears in contexts that highlight both the importance and the potential pitfalls of making oaths.
In Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus addresses the issue of oaths, emphasizing the need for integrity in speech: "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... Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For anything more comes from the evil one." Here, Jesus teaches that one's word should be trustworthy without the need for additional oaths, pointing to a higher standard of truthfulness and integrity.
Similarly, in James 5:12, the apostle James echoes this teaching: "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." This reinforces the idea that Christians should be known for their honesty and reliability, without resorting to oaths to validate their statements.
The use of ὅρκος in the New Testament reflects a continuity with Old Testament practices, where oaths were a common part of legal and personal transactions. However, the New Testament calls believers to a higher standard, where their character and integrity should render oaths unnecessary. Forms and Transliterations όρκοις ορκον όρκον ὅρκον ορκος όρκος ὅρκος ορκου όρκου ὅρκου ορκους όρκους ὅρκους ορκω όρκω ὅρκῳ horko horkō hórkoi hórkōi horkon hórkon horkos hórkos horkou hórkou horkous hórkous orko orkō orkon orkos orkou orkousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:33 N-AMPGRK: κυρίῳ τοὺς ὅρκους σου NAS: BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' KJV: unto the Lord thine oaths:INT: Lord the oaths of you Matthew 14:7 N-GMS
GRK: ὅθεν μεθ' ὅρκου ὡμολόγησεν αὐτῇ
NAS: [much] that he promised with an oath to give
KJV: he promised with an oath to give her
INT: Whereupon with oath he promised to her Matthew 14:9 N-AMP
GRK: διὰ τοὺς ὅρκους καὶ τοὺς
NAS: because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
KJV: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and
INT: but on account of the oaths and those who Matthew 26:72 N-GMS
GRK: ἠρνήσατο μετὰ ὅρκου ὅτι Οὐκ
NAS: he denied [it] with an oath, I do not know
KJV: he denied with an oath, I do
INT: he denied with an oath not Mark 6:26 N-AMP
GRK: διὰ τοὺς ὅρκους καὶ τοὺς
NAS: [yet] because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests,
KJV: [yet] for his oath's sake, and
INT: on account of the oaths and those who Luke 1:73 N-AMS
GRK: ὅρκον ὃν ὤμοσεν
NAS: The oath which He swore
KJV: The oath which he sware
INT: [the] oath which he swore Acts 2:30 N-DMS
GRK: εἰδὼς ὅτι ὅρκῳ ὤμοσεν αὐτῷ
NAS: HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SEAT
KJV: had sworn with an oath to him,
INT: knowing that with an oath swore to him Hebrews 6:16 N-NMS
GRK: βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος
NAS: by one greater [than themselves], and with them an oath [given] as confirmation
KJV: and an oath for
INT: confirmation [is] the oath Hebrews 6:17 N-DMS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ
NAS: interposed with an oath,
KJV: counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath:
INT: of him he guaranteed by an oath James 5:12 N-AMS
GRK: ἄλλον τινὰ ὅρκον ἤτω δὲ
NAS: other oath; but your yes
KJV: by any other oath: but let
INT: other any oath let be however Strong's Greek 3727
10 Occurrences
ὅρκῳ — 2 Occ.
ὅρκον — 2 Occ.
ὅρκος — 1 Occ.
ὅρκου — 2 Occ.
ὅρκους — 3 Occ.
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