unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/other/pledge.md

# pledge #

## Definition: ##

The term "pledge" refers to formally and solemnly promising to do something or give something.

* In the Old Testament the officials of Israel pledged to be loyal to King David.
* The object given as a pledge would be returned to its owner when the promise was fulfilled.
* "To pledge" could be translate as "to formally commit to" or "to strongly  promise."
* The term "pledge" can also refer to an object given as a guarantee or promise that a debt will be paid.
* Ways to translate "a pledge" could include "a solemn promise" or "a formal commitment" or "a guarantee" or "a formal assurance," depending on the context.

(See also: [promise](../kt/promise.md), [oath](../other/oath.md), [vow](../kt/vow.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Corinthians 05:4-5](en/tn/2co/help/05/04)
* [Exodus 22:25-27](en/tn/exo/help/22/25)
* [Genesis 38:17-18](en/tn/gen/help/38/17)
* [Nehemiah 10:28-29](en/tn/neh/help/10/28)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's:
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			`* In the Old Testament the officials of Israel pledged to be loyal to King David.`
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			`* Ways to translate "a pledge" could include "a solemn promise" or "a formal commitment" or "a guarantee" or "a formal assurance," depending on the context.`

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			`## Bible References: ##`

			`* [2 Corinthians 05:4-5](en/tn/2co/help/05/04)`
			`* [Exodus 22:25-27](en/tn/exo/help/22/25)`
			`* [Genesis 38:17-18](en/tn/gen/help/38/17)`
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			`## Word Data:##`

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