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Strong's G1844 ἐξορκίζω (exorkizo)

Exorkizo means “adjure” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1844 — deah (“knowledge”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1844
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1844 Quick Answer

Strong's G1844 ἐξορκίζω (exorkizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exorkizo (ex-or-kid'-zo) v. 1. to exact an oath, i.e. conjure [from G1537 and G3726] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include adjure. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
exorkizo (ex-or-kid'-zo) v. 1. to exact an oath, i.e. conjure [from G1537 and G3726]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
adjure

Meaning and Definition

exorkizo (ex-or-kid'-zo) v. 1. to exact an oath, i.e. conjure [from G1537 and G3726] KJV: adjure Root(s): G1537, G3726

Original Word
ἐξορκίζω
Transliteration
exorkizo
Derivation
Root: ὁρκίζω R1: 1537 R2: 3726
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1844. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to adjure

Usage: ἐξ-ορκίζω (later form of ἐξορκόω ), [in LXX: Jdg.17:2 (אָלָה), Gen.24:3, 3Ki.22:16 (שָׁבַע hi.)* ;] __1. to administer an oath to (Dem., Polyb., al.). __2. to adjure: with accusative of person(s), before κατά, with genitive (as frequently in magic π.; MM, Exp., xiv), Mat.26:63.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1844 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exorkizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

adjure Matthew 26:63

How Strong's G1844 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1844 (ἐξορκίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1844 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1844 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Matthew 26:63 KJV

But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Strong's G1844 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 24:3 Septuagint / Brenton

and I will adjure thee by the Lord the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Canaanites, with whom I dwell, in the midst of them.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1844.

Genesis 24:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and I will adjure thee by the Lord the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Canaanites, with whom I dwell, in the midst of them.
Matthew 26:63 New Testament, KJV
But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1844, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1844 FAQ

What does exorkizo (ἐξορκίζω) mean?

Exorkizo (Strong's G1844) is a Greek word most simply glossed "adjure". exorkizo (ex-or-kid'-zo) v. 1. to exact an oath, i.e. conjure [from G1537 and G3726]

How many times is exorkizo (ἐξορκίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1844 across 2 books.

Where can I study exorkizo (ἐξορκίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1844 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate exorkizo (ἐξορκίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as adjure. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1844 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1844, with linked reader references where each row is available.