King James Version
Matthew 5:35 in the King James Version says “Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool : neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool : neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.”
Matthew 5:35 · KJV
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.
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the earth”
G1093soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
“his”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“by”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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