KJV dictionary & concordance

sworn

Meaning of “sworn”

Bound, promised, affirmed, testified, or covenanted by a solemn oath; or caused another to enter such an obligation.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

48 occurrences47 verses18 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 22:16

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KJV PCE

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Genesis 22:16 · retained source text

And said, By my selfe haue I sworne, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy sonne, thine onely sonne,

1611 marginal notePsal. 105.9. ecclus. 44.21. luke 1.73. Hebr. 6.13.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Bound or confirmed by an oath; in the phrase sworn friends, firmly attached.

volume 2, leaf 722, column 2 (main_dictionary)