# confirm, confirmation, legal

## Definition:

The term “confirm” refers to verifying that something is true or legally certifying that a transaction has occurred.

* When a king is “confirmed” it means that the decision to make him king has been agreed upon and supported by the people.
* To confirm what someone wrote means to verify that what was written is true.
* The “confirmation” of the gospel means teaching people about the good news of Jesus in such a way that it shows that it is true.
* To give an oath “as confirmation” means to solemnly state or swear that something is true or trustworthy.
* Ways to translate “confirm” could include, “state as true” or “prove to be trustworthy” or “agree with” or “assure” or “promise,” depending on the context.

(See also: [covenant](../kt/covenant.md), [oath](../other/oath.md), [trust](../kt/trust.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 16:15-18](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/16/15)
* [2 Corinthians 1:21](rc://en/tn/help/2co/01/21)
* [2 Kings 23:3](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/23/03)
* [Hebrews 6:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/heb/06/16)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0559, H1396, H3045, H3559, H4390, H4672, H5414, H5975, H6213, H6965, G09500, G09510, G33150, G49720
