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pledge

betroth, guarantee, promise

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 terms "pledge" and "guarantee" can refer to an object given as a guarantee or promise that a debt will be paid.
  • The object given as a pledge would be returned to its owner when the promise was fulfilled.
  • To "betroth" is to pledge to marry someone.

Translation Suggestions:

  • To "pledge" could be translated as to "formally commit to" or to "strongly promise."
  • 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, oath, vow)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H781, H2254, H2258, H2260, H5667, H5671, H6148, H6162, G728

Forms Found in the English ULB:

becomes responsible, betroth, betrothed, guarantee, pledge, pledged, pledges, promise to be ... husband