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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 5:35

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. ( Psalms 48:2 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:34-35

But I say unto you, Swear not at all - That is, in the manner which he proceeds to specify. Swear not in any of the common and profane ways customary at that time.By heaven; for it is God’s throne - To swear by that was, if it meant anything, to swear by Him that sitteth thereon, Matthew 23:22.Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool - Swearing by that, therefore, is really swearing by God. Or perhaps it means:1.That we have no right to pledge, or swear by, what belongs to God; and,2.That... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 5:33-37

Matthew 5:33-37. Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time Or rather, was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, &c. See the margin. The Jewish doctors affirmed, that oaths were obligatory according to the nature of the things by which a man swears: Matthew 23:10. Hence they allowed the use of such oaths in common conversation as they said were not obligatory; pretending that there was no harm in them, because the law, which forbade them to forswear... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 5:21-48

40. Legal obedience is not enough (Matthew 5:21-48; Luke 6:27-36; Luke 12:57-59)After his explanation concerning right and wrong attitudes to the law, Jesus gives a number of examples. He introduces these examples with statements such as ‘You have heard that it was said in the past’. This is not the same as ‘It is written’. Jesus is not quoting from the Old Testament but from the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees. He is not contradicting the law but the interpretations of the law that the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 5:35

the city of the great King. Only here in N.T. Compare Psalms 48:2 , referring to Zion. Contrast 2 Kings 18:19 , 2 Kings 18:28 . See note on Matthew 4:5 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:33-37

Matthew 5:33-37. Again, ye have heard, &c.— As to oaths, the doctors affirmed, that they were obligatory, according to the nature of the things by which a man swears. See ch. Matthew 23:16. Hence they allowed the use of such oaths in common conversation as they said were not obligatory; pretending that there was no harm in them, because the law which forbad them to forswear themselves, and enjoined them to perform their vows, meant such solemn oaths only, as were of a binding nature. It was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:35

35. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool—(quoting Isaiah 66:1); neither by Jerusalem for it is the city of the great King—(quoting Isaiah 66:1- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:17-48

Righteousness and the Scriptures 5:17-48In His discussion of righteousness (character and conduct that conforms to the will of God), Jesus went back to the revelation of God’s will, namely, God’s Word, the Old Testament. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33-37

God’s will concerning oaths 5:33-37 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:34-36

Jesus cut through all the casuistry by saying that if oaths that God intended to guarantee truthfulness in speech become the instruments of deceit, it is better to avoid oaths altogether. Again Jesus got below the external act to the real issue at stake that had been God’s concern from the beginning. The way to dispense with false swearing is to avoid all swearing. Righteous people should not need to confirm their statements with an appeal to a higher authority. Their word should be enough (cf.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 5:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:34-35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 5:33-37

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 5:21-48

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 5:35

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:33-37

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:17-48

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:34-36

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