Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To attach, as by a bond. 2. (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something. 3. (v. t.) To bind by some favor rendered; to place under a debt; hence, to do a favor to; to please; to gratify; to accommodate.

Multi-Version Concordance Oblige (1 Occurrence) Acts 24:27 But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound. (DBY)