Matthew 5:35
nor 'by the earth', for it is his footstool; + 5:35. Quoted from Is 66:1nor by Jerusalem [City of peace], for it is the city of the great King. + 5:35. Quoted from Ps 48:2
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In The King James Version
In Context
34but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither 'by heaven', for it is the throne of God;
36Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
Cross References
Psalms 87:2Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· the gates of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] more than all the dwellings of Jacob [Supplanter]. 1
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:34-38
The Sermon on the Mount. 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… Read the whole commentary →