Hebrew · H423, G3727

אָלָה

An imprecation · oath

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אָלָה H423 an imprecation

Pronunciation alah

Oath or curse involving self-imprecation—invoking divine punishment if one breaks covenant obligations

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ὅρκος G3727 oath

Pronunciation hórkos

A binding verbal commitment invoking divine witness; solemn pledge calling God as guarantor of truth.

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What does אָלָה (alah) mean in the Bible?

אָלָה · ὅρκος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a sworn declaration invoking divine witness".

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What does אָלָה · ὅρκος mean in the Bible?

אָלָה · ὅρκος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a sworn declaration invoking divine witness".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H423, G3727?

H423, G3727 is connected to 36 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a sworn declaration invoking divine witness

Strong's H423, G3727

Lexical occurrences 36 verses

Source Gloss

a sworn declaration invoking divine witness

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