omnyo

ὀμόσαι [7 verses] (2nd sg aor imperat mid) "Swear" is from omnyo, which means "to swear to a thing," "to take an oath," "to promise one will," "give word of honor," "swear by," and "affirm or confirm by oath." This word appears 155 times in the Septuagint, translating the Hebrew word is שָׁבַע shaba  -- The word translated here as "swear" means "to swear on a thing" and "to promise one will." The command is singular, that is, a singular you. This follows the form of the commands given earlier in the verse. Its form also indicates something that the subject does for or to themselves.

Word Type: 

verb

Number Verses: 

7