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sworn

Meaning of “sworn”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
48 occurrences47 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 22:16

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Hebrews 4:3
For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 4:3 · retained source text

For we which haue beleeued do enter into rest, as hee said, As I haue sworne in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest, although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

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

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