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Matthew 5:33-37

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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33. Again, 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: 34. But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: 35. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Matthew 5:33-37 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 5:33

Theological / Devotional

Again. Third illustration of Christ’s spiritual law interpretation.

Ye have heard. See v. 21.

It hath been said. Summary of Lev. 19:12; Ex. 20:7; Num. 30:2; Deut. 23:22.

Forswear. Greek epiorkeo, “to swear falsely.” Refers to solemn affirmations or promises invoking God’s name, not profanity but perjury.

Perform thine oaths. Jesus emphasizes keeping promises made to God. The solemnity of vows is stressed (Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2; Deut. 23:21).

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