Bible Dictionary

Promise

A declaration or assurance that something will be done or given.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

371 of 516

Letter

P

Meaning

A declaration or assurance that something will be done or given.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 12:1-3
  • Joshua 21:45
  • Psalm 145:13
  • Luke 24:49
  • Acts 1:4
  • Romans 4:20-21
  • Galatians 3:16
  • 2 Corinthians 1:20

Also Called

promises

Original Language

Hebrew

דָּבָר

davar

word; promise

Greek

ἐπαγγελία

epangelia

promise

Meaning

A promise is a declaration or assurance that something will be done or given.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, promise refers to declarations, assurances, or commitments made by God or by people.

The Bible records many promises made throughout both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Genesis 12:1-3
  • Joshua 21:45
  • Psalm 145:13
  • Luke 24:49
  • Acts 1:4
  • Romans 4:20-21
  • Galatians 3:16
  • 2 Corinthians 1:20

  • Covenant
  • Inheritance
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Redemption

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 12:1-3
  • Joshua 21:45
  • Psalm 145:13
  • Luke 24:49
  • Acts 1:4
  • Romans 4:20-21
  • Galatians 3:16
  • 2 Corinthians 1:20

Related Terms

Study Topics

promise covenant faith hope