Definition:
The term "asseverate" means to affirm or declare earnestly and with emphasis. It is derived from the Latin "asseverare," which means to assert seriously. In biblical contexts, asseveration involves making a solemn or emphatic declaration, often in the form of an oath or a strong affirmation of truth.

Biblical Context:
While the specific term "asseverate" does not appear in the Bible, the concept is prevalent throughout Scripture. The Bible frequently records instances where individuals make solemn declarations or affirmations, often invoking the name of God to underscore the truthfulness of their statements.

Old Testament Examples:
In the Old Testament, asseveration is often associated with oaths and covenants. For instance, when God makes a covenant with Abraham, He asseverates His promise with a solemn oath. Genesis 22:16-17 states, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore."

The prophets also frequently use asseveration to emphasize the certainty of God's words. In Isaiah 45:23 , God declares, "By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will confess allegiance."

New Testament Examples:
In the New Testament, Jesus often uses asseveration to emphasize the truth of His teachings. The phrase "Truly, truly, I say to you" (John 3:3) is a form of asseveration, underscoring the importance and certainty of His words.

The Apostle Paul also employs asseveration in his epistles to affirm the truth of his message and his sincerity. In Romans 9:1 , Paul writes, "I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit."

Theological Significance:
Asseveration in the Bible underscores the importance of truthfulness and the weight of one's words. In a biblical worldview, words are not to be taken lightly, as they reflect the character and integrity of the speaker. Jesus Himself warns against careless speech and emphasizes the importance of letting one's "Yes" be "Yes," and "No," "No" (Matthew 5:37).

The use of asseveration also highlights the seriousness of making vows or oaths, especially when invoking God's name. The Third Commandment, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain" (Exodus 20:7), underscores the gravity of using God's name in asseverations, reminding believers to speak truthfully and with reverence.

Practical Application:
For Christians, the concept of asseveration serves as a reminder to uphold truth in all communication. It calls believers to be people of their word, reflecting the truthfulness and faithfulness of God in their interactions with others. Asseveration also encourages believers to approach their commitments and declarations with sincerity and integrity, recognizing the spiritual and moral implications of their words.(v. t.) To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity.1226. diabebaioomai -- to affirm confidently
... affirm constantly. Middle voice of a compound of dia and bebaioo; to confirm thoroughly
(by words), ie Asseverate -- affirm constantly. see GREEK dia. ...
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3143. marturomai -- to summon as witness, to affirm
... I call to witness, testify, solemnly charge Definition: (properly: I call (summon)
to witness, and then absolutely) I testify, protest, asseverate; I conjure ...
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Lord Jesus, Cause Me to Know in My Daily Experience the Glory and ...
... Why does He unfold to us the Father's loving readiness to answer the prayers of
His children? Why does He asseverate so strongly that prayer will be answered? ...
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Faith the Foundation of all Knowledge.
... For, clinging to all such things, they asseverate that that alone exists which can
be touched and handled, defining body and essence to be identical: disputing ...
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The Question Whether Christ be Come Taken Up.
... of merit; to all He is equal, to all King, to all Judge, to all "God and Lord."
[1225] Nor would you hesitate to believe what we asseverate, since you see it ...
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Post-Nicene Mothers
... of intelligence above the average, can be capable of such fatuity, it would provoke
one to laughter to read the Fathers as they gravely asseverate that they do ...
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The Second Day.
... Fortunatus said: You asseverate that we say that God is cruel in sending the soul,
but that God made man, breathed into him a soul which assuredly He foreknew ...
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On the Study of the Evidences of Christianity.
... If the most numerous ship's company were all to asseverate that they had seen a
mermaid, would any rational persons at the present day believe them? ...
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Asseverate (1 Occurrence)
...Asseverate (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 1:7 willing to be teachers of law, not
understanding either the things they say, nor concerning what they asseverate, ( ...
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Assessor

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Vow (49 Occurrences)
... solemnly. 4. (n.) To assert solemnly; to asseverate. 5. (vi) To make a vow,
or solemn promise. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. VOW. ...
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Assert (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To affirm; to declare with assurance, or plainly
and strongly; to state positively; to aver; to asseverate. ...
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Willing (152 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:7 willing to be teachers of law, not understanding either the
things they say, nor concerning what they asseverate, (YLT). ...
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Asshur (133 Occurrences)

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