ὅρκους
hórkos
oaths
An oath—a solemn declaration or sworn statement, often made calling upon a deity or something sacred as witness to the truth or fulfillment of a promise. Ὅρκος designates both the act of making such a declaration and the object or content of the vow. In various contexts, the term extends to any binding pledge, affirmation, or legal asseveration.
Matthew 14:9 · Word #7
Lexicon G3727
| Lemma | ὅρκος |
| Transliteration | hórkos |
| Strong's | G3727 |
| Definition | An oath—a solemn declaration or sworn statement, often made calling upon a deity or something sacred as witness to the truth or fulfillment of a promise. Ὅρκος designates both the act of making such a declaration and the object or content of the vow. In various contexts, the term extends to any binding pledge, affirmation, or legal asseveration. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | oaths |
| Literal | oaths |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅρκος |
| Strong's | G3727 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3727-05
binding oaths
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP): direct-object form, masculine gender, plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "binding oaths" reflects the root idea of a solemn declaration that establishes an obligation or boundary. The accusative masculine plural form is conveyed by the plural noun "oaths," preserving number and object function without adding context. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
binding oaths
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "oaths". |