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Matthew 5:33

Matthew 5:33
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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Again, ye have heard that it hath been said,.... Besides what has been observed, in ver. 21 and 27 you know it has also been said,

by, or to them of old time, what is written in Lev 19:12. "And ye…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Thou shalt not forswear thyself - Christ here proceeds to correct another false interpretation of the law. The law respecting oaths is found in Lev 19:12, and Deu 23:23. By those laws people were…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 5:33-37

We have here an exposition of the third commandment, which we are the more concerned right to understand, because it is particularly said, that God will not hold him guiltless, however he may hold…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

(γ) Oaths, 33 37.

33. Thou shalt not forswear thyself The special reference may be to the third commandment. Cp. also Lev 19:12, "Ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the…