We have bound ourselves under a great curse [α ν α θ ε μ α τ ι α ν ε θ ε μ α τ ι σ α μ ε ν ε α υ τ ο υ ς]. Lit., we have anathematized ourselves with an anathema. A very strong expression. For similar expressions, see Luke 22:15; John 3:29; Acts 4:17.

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Old Testament