Dictionary entry

ὁρκίζω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ὁρκίζω

(< ὅρκος), [in LXX: Ge 24:37, al. (שׁבע hi.);]

1. to make one swear (Xen., Polyb., a1.).

2. to adjure: c. dupl. acc., Mk 5:7, Ac 19:13 (cf. ἐν-, ἐξ-ορκίζω).†