Encyclopedia entry
Pledge
See LOAN.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
[Loan]
In the Bible
33
Verses where Pledge is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
- 1 Samuel 17:18
Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.
- 2 Corinthians 1:22
placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.
- 2 Corinthians 5:5
And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.
- Amos 2:8
They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines.
- Deuteronomy 24:6
Do not take a pair of millstones or even an upper millstone as security for a debt, because that would be taking one’s livelihood as security.
+27 more verses naming Pledge.
Scripture on Pledge
20
Pledge references
1
Voices on Pledge
4
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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