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Matthew 23:21 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 23:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 23 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.”
Matthew 23:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 23:21
And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein—the verb katoikounti (κατοικοῦντι, dwelling) is a present participle describing God's continuous habitation in the Temple. Jesus's argument climaxes: swearing by the Temple invokes God Himself, who dwells there. The phrase en autō kai en tō katoikounti auton (ἐν αὐτῷ καὶ ἐν τῷ κατοικοῦντι αὐτόν) links the physical structure inseparably to the divine presence inhabiting it.The Temple's holiness derived entirely from God's shekinah glory dwelling there (1 Kings 8:10-11). To swear by the Temple while claiming no...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 23:21
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“I love the habitation of your house”
“a place for you to dwell in forever.”
“and a place for you to dwell in forever.”
“In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”
“because the glory of Yahweh filled Yahweh's house.”
“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”
“heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house that I have built!”