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pledge
Related Ideas:
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