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A Solemn Proclamation
The phrase "he opened his mouth" is not merely descriptive. Commentators explain it's a formal expression, rooted in the Old Testament, used to signal that a solemn, authoritative, and divinely revealed message is about to be delivered. It tells the reader to pay close attention to the profound truths that follow.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 5:2
Taught them (εδιδασκεν). Inchoative imperfect, began to teach. He sat down on the mountain side as the Jewish rabbis did instead o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:2
19th Century
Preacher
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, –
Perhaps someone says, "He could not have taught them without opening his mouth.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:2
Literally, this verse translates, “he opened his mouth and taught them,” found elsewhere in the NT (13:35; Acts 8:35; [Reference Acts 1…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 5:2
16th Century
Theologian
Opening his mouth. This redundancy of expression (πλεονασμὸς) shares in the Hebrew idiom, for what would be faulty in other languages is f…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he opened his mouth
He spoke with a clear and strong voice, that all the people might hear him; and with great f…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:1–2
17th Century
Minister
No one will find happiness in this world or the next, who does not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. He taught them what evil they shoul…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 5:1–2
13th Century
Philosopher
And seeing the multitudes. Here the Lord presents His doctrine, which is divided into three sections. In the first sectio…