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Pledge

See LOAN.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

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.

Pledge references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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