Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to break an oath
Usage: ἐπιορκέω, -ῶ (ἐπίορκος), [in LXX: I Est.1:48, Wis.14:28 * ;] to swear falsely, forswear oneself: Mat.5:33.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1964
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G1964 Quick Answer
Strong's G1964 ἐπιορκέω (epiorkeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epiorkeo (ep-ee-or-keh'-o) v. 1. to commit perjury [from G1965] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include forswear. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epiorkeo (ep-ee-or-keh'-o) v. 1. to commit perjury [from G1965]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- forswear
Meaning and Definition
epiorkeo (ep-ee-or-keh'-o) v. 1. to commit perjury [from G1965] KJV: forswear self Root(s): G1965
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1964. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1964 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epiorkeo, 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.
forswear
Matthew 5:33
How Strong's G1964 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1964 (ἐπιορκέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 1:46 — ἐπιορκήσας
- Wisdom of Solomon 14:28 — ἐπιορκοῦσιν
Strong's G1964 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 G1964 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Strong's G1964 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And made Zedekiah king of Judea and Jerusalem, when he was one and twenty years old; and he reigned eleven years:
For either they are mad when they be merry, or prophesy lies, Or live unjustly, or else lightly forswear themselves.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1964.
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
And made Zedekiah king of Judea and Jerusalem, when he was one and twenty years old; and he reigned eleven years:
For either they are mad when they be merry, or prophesy lies, Or live unjustly, or else lightly forswear themselves.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1964, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1964 FAQ
What does epiorkeo (ἐπιορκέω) mean?
Epiorkeo (Strong's G1964) is a Greek word most simply glossed "forswear self". epiorkeo (ep-ee-or-keh'-o) v. 1. to commit perjury [from G1965]
How many times is epiorkeo (ἐπιορκέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1964 across 3 books.
Where can I study epiorkeo (ἐπιορκέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1964 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epiorkeo (ἐπιορκέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as forswear. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1964 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1964, with linked reader references where each row is available.