Strong's Lexicon epiorkos: Perjurer, false swearer Original Word: ἐπίορκος Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and ὅρκος (horkos, meaning "oath"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epiorkos," related concepts can be found in terms like שָׁקַר (shaqar, Strong's H8267), meaning "to lie" or "to deceive," and שָׁבַע (shaba, Strong's H7650), meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath." Usage: The term "epiorkos" refers to someone who swears falsely or commits perjury. In a biblical context, it denotes a person who breaks an oath or makes a false promise, thus violating the sacredness of their word. This term underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity in speech, especially when invoking God's name in an oath. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, oaths were considered solemn and binding. They were often made in the name of a deity, which added a divine witness to the promise. Breaking an oath was not only a legal offense but also a moral and spiritual transgression. In Jewish law, perjury was condemned, and truthfulness was a key aspect of righteous living. The New Testament continues this emphasis, urging believers to let their "yes" be "yes" and their "no" be "no" (Matthew 5:37). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and horkos Definition sworn falsely, a perjurer NASB Translation perjurers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1965: ἐπίορκοςἐπίορκος, ἐπιορκον (from ἐπί (which see D. 7) against, and ὅρκος); (masculine as a substantive) a false swearer, a perjurer: 1 Timothy 1:10. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perjurer From epi and horkos; on oath, i.e. (falsely) a forswearer -- perjured person. see GREEK epi see GREEK horkos Forms and Transliterations επιορκοις επιόρκοις ἐπιόρκοις επίορκος epiorkois epiórkoisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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