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Matthew 5:34 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:Matthew 5:34 · King James Version
Matthew 5:34 in context
32But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
33Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
34But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:
35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
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Key words (Strong's)
- heavenouranosthe vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it, the universe, the world…G3772 →
- Swearomnyōto swear, to affirm, promise, threaten, with an oath, in swearing to call a person or…G3660 →
- God'stheosa god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities, the Godhead, trinity, God the…G2316 →
- saylegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
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We have here an exposition of the third commandment, which we are the more concerned right to understand, because it is particularly said, that God will not hold him guiltless, however he may hold himself, who breaks this commandment, by taking the name of the Lord in vain. Now as to this command, I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 33-37