King James Version
Matthew 5:33 in the King James Version says “Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto...” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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:”
Matthew 5:33 · KJV
It hath been said , Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
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:
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool : neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Again”
G3825(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
“shalt perform”
G591to give away, i.e., up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
“unto the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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