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Matthew 5:33

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The law

31 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’

32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’

34 But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;

35 or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
KJV
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:
WEB
“Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’
ASV
Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
DARBY
Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.
BLB
Again, you⁺ heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but you shall repay your oaths to the Lord.’
ÅB
«Dere har også hørt at det er sagt til de gamle: ‘Du skal ikke avgi falsk løfter, men du skal holde løftene dine for Herren.’
OTB
Igjen, dere har hørt at det ble sagt til de gamle: ‘Du skal ikke sverge falskt, men holde dine eder til Herren.’
B1930
Atter har I hørt at det er sagt til de gamle: Du skal ikke sverge falsk ed, men du skal holde dine eder for Herren.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 23:21

    If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

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  • Leviticus 19:12

    You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

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  • Ecclesiastes 5:4–6

    When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

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  • Deuteronomy 23:23

    Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

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  • Psalms 76:11

    Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.

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  • Numbers 30:2–16

    If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised.

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  • Deuteronomy 5:11

    You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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  • Exodus 20:7

    You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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