ὁρκίζω
orkizo
I adjure
from ὅρκος; to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin:--adjure, charge.
Acts 19:13 · Word #23
Lexicon G3726
| Lemma | ὁρκίζω |
| Transliteration | horkízō |
| Strong's | G3726 |
| In-context | I adjure |
| Literal | I-adjure |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὁρκίζω |
| Strong's | G3726 |
SIBI-P1 G3726-01
I am oath-binding
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active indicative, first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S,). The present tense conveys ongoing or immediate action; active voice indicates the subject performs the action; indicative mood states a factual declaration. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "I am oath-binding" preserves the root connection to ὅρκος (oath) while reflecting the present active indicative, first person singular form—an ongoing or immediate act performed by the speaker. It maintains the verbal force of actively placing someone under oath rather than merely requesting or suggesting. |
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Word Usage (2 occurrences of G3726)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:7 | ὁρκίζω | orkizo | I adjure |
| Acts 19:13 | ὁρκίζω | orkizo | I adjure |