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swear

Meaning of “swear”

To make a solemn oath or binding affirmation.

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60 occurrences57 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 21:23

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Mark 14:71
But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
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1611 witness · Mark 14:71 · retained source text

But he beganne to curse and to sweare, saying, I know not this man of whom yee speake.

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