Bible Strands
Matthew 14:7
so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Herod addresses his daughter at his birthday feast, binding himself by oath to grant any request she makes.
The words — ὡμολόγησεν (hōmologēsen) literally means he promised or confessed, while ὅρκου (horkou) denotes a sworn oath. The text states he formally pledged this commitment, removing any legal or social escape from fulfilling her demand.
The thread — This mirrors King Ahasuerus’s royal decree in Esther 5:3 and Esther 5:6, where he similarly pledges to grant Esther’s petition even up to half his kingdom.
Why it lands — It asks the reader to recognize that public prestige and rash vows can trap authority figures into executing unjust orders.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
Cross-references
- Esther 5:6 And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”
- Esther 5:3 “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”
- Esther 7:2 and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”