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forswear

Meaning of “forswear”

To swear falsely or commit perjury.

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First occurrence: Matthew 5:33

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Matthew 5:33
¶ 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:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:33 · retained source text

¶ Againe, yee haue heard that it hath beene said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe, but shalt performe vnto the Lord thine othes.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 24.1. luke 16.18. 1.cor. 7.10.

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