Strong's G3728 · Greek
ὁρκωμοσία
horkōmosía
Definition
asseveration on oath
KJV: oath
Root / derivation: from a compound of G3727 (ὅρκος) and a derivative of G3660 (ὀμνύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὁρκωμοσία across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews3 verses
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
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:)
Hebrews 7:28For 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3728 (horkōmosía) mean?
asseveration on oath
How many times does G3728 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3728 (ὁρκωμοσία) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “oath.”
How is horkōmosía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3728 is rendered as “oath” (4×).
Where does the Greek word ὁρκωμοσία come from?
from a compound of G3727 (ὅρκος) and a derivative of G3660 (ὀμνύω);