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nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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All Creation Belongs to God
Commentators explain that Jesus forbids swearing by the earth or Jerusalem because they ultimately belong to God. The earth is His "footstool" and Jerusalem is "the city of the great King." Therefore, any oath using created things implicitly invokes God, who is their owner and ruler. To swear by them is to improperly use what is God's.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 t…
19th Century
Anglican
In verses 34-35, Jesus addresses oaths like, “Neither by heaven... nor by the earth... neither by Jerusalem.” Other forms of oaths are fou…
Baptist
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: …
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Jesus now cites an antithesis on a new theme. What the people have heard is not given as direct OT quotation but as a summary statement accurately …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool That the Jews were wont to swear by the earth, is clear from the above men…
There is no reason to consider solemn oaths in a court of justice, or on other proper occasions, to be wrong, provided they are taken with due reve…
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13th Century
Catholic
Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, you shall not forswear yourself. Above, the Lord fulfilled one perm…
