Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3660

Strong's G3660 · Greek

ὀμνύω

omnuo · /om-noo'-o/

Number
G3660
Language
Greek
Original word
ὀμνύω
Transliteration
omnuo
Pronunciation
om-noo'-o
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

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.

KJV: swear

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀμνύω across 13 verses.

swear10×
sweareth4×
sware2×
sworn2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew8 verses
Matthew 5:34

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 5:36

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

Matthew 23:16

Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!

Matthew 23:18

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. guilty: or, debtor, or, bound

Matthew 23:20

Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

Matthew 23:21

And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

Matthew 23:22

And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

Matthew 26:74

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying,3754 I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Mark2 verses
Luke1 verse
Acts2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3660 (omnuo) mean?

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.

How many times does G3660 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3660 (ὀμνύω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “swear.”

How is omnuo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3660 is rendered as “swear” (10×), “sweareth” (4×), “sware” (2×), “sworn” (2×).