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39 lines
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# pledge
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## Related Ideas:
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betroth, guarantee, promise
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## Definition:
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The term "pledge" refers to formally and solemnly promising to do something or give something.
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* In the Old Testament the officials of Israel pledged to be loyal to King David.
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* The terms "pledge" and "guarantee" can refer to an object given as a guarantee or promise that a debt will be paid.
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* The object given as a pledge would be returned to its owner when the promise was fulfilled.
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* To "betroth" is to pledge to marry someone.
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Translation Suggestions:
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* To "pledge" could be translated as to "formally commit to" or to "strongly promise."
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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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(See also: [promise](../kt/promise.md), [oath](../other/oath.md), [vow](../kt/vow.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [2 Corinthians 05:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/2co/05/04)
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* [Exodus 22:26](rc://en/tn/help/exo/22/26)
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* [Genesis 38:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/gen/38/17)
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* [Nehemiah 10:28-29](rc://en/tn/help/neh/10/28)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H781, H2254, H2258, H2260, H5667, H5671, H6148, H6162, G728
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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becomes responsible, betroth, betrothed, guarantee, pledge, pledged, pledges, promise to be ... husband
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