Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. New Living Translation And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King. English Standard Version or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Berean Standard Bible or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Berean Literal Bible nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. King James Bible Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. New King James Version nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. New American Standard Bible nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, nor by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. NASB 1995 or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. NASB 1977 or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. Legacy Standard Bible or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. Amplified Bible or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet; or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. Christian Standard Bible or by the earth, because it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. Holman Christian Standard Bible or by the earth, because it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. American Standard Version nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Neither by the earth, for it is his stool for his feet, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Contemporary English Version The earth is God's footstool, so don't swear by the earth. Jerusalem is the city of the great king, so don't swear by it. Douay-Rheims Bible Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king: English Revised Version nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. GOD'S WORD® Translation or by the earth, which is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, which is the city of the great King. Good News Translation nor by earth, for it is the resting place for his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. International Standard Version nor by the earth, because it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the Great King. Literal Standard Version nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is [the] city of [the] great King, Majority Standard Bible or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. New American Bible nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. NET Bible not by earth, because it is his footstool, and not by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. New Revised Standard Version or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. New Heart English Bible nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Webster's Bible Translation Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King, Weymouth New Testament nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King. World English Bible nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Young's Literal Translation nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Oaths and Vows…34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.… Cross References Psalm 48:2 Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Matthew 5:36 Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. Acts 7:49 Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? Treasury of Scripture Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. the earth. Psalm 99:5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. the city. 2 Chronicles 6:6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. Psalm 48:2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. Psalm 87:2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Jump to Previous City Earth Feet Foot Footstool Great Jerusalem Resting-PlaceJump to Next City Earth Feet Foot Footstool Great Jerusalem Resting-PlaceMatthew 5 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. Verse 35. - Nor by Jerusalem. The Hebraistic ἐν is here exchanged for the less unclassical εἰς, the reason, perhaps, being that definite direction of one's thought towards Jerusalem was, as it seems, insisted upon by some. "Rabbi Judah saith, He that saith, By Jerusalem, saith nothing, unless with an intent purpose he shall vow towards Jerusalem" (Tosipht., 'Ned.,' 1, in Lightfoot,' Her Hebr.'). So Revised Version margin, toward. For it is the city, etc. (Psalm 48:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [or]μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither�nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth, γῇ (gē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. His footstool; ὑποπόδιόν (hypopodion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5286: A footstool. Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest. [or] μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither�nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. great μεγάλου (megalou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. King. Βασιλέως (Basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Links Matthew 5:35 NIVMatthew 5:35 NLT Matthew 5:35 ESV Matthew 5:35 NASB Matthew 5:35 KJV Matthew 5:35 BibleApps.com Matthew 5:35 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:35 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:35 French Bible Matthew 5:35 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 5:35 Nor by the earth for it (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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