ADJURE

ADJURE'. 1. To bind under a curse. Josh 6:26. Solemnly to require a declaration of the truth at the peril of God's displeasure. Matt 26:63. Such is the interpretation of the language of the high priest, "I adjure thee," etc., or, "I put thee to thy oath," addressed to our Saviour when he declined to answer the false accusations of his persecutors. Compare 1 Sam 14:24 and 1 Kgs 22:16 with Josh 6:26.

ADJURE'. 1. To bind under a curse. Josh 6:26.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To charge, bind, or command, solemnly, as if under oath, or under the penalty of a curse; to appeal to in the most solemn or impressive manner; to entreat earnestly. Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho. Josh. vi. 26. The high priest . . . said . . . I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ. Matt. xxvi. 63. The commissioners adjured them not to let pass so favorable an opportunity of securing their liberties. Marshall.