Matthew 5:34
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:”
θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
θρόνος
the] throne
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θρόνος
Throne, seat of authority. Thronos. The throne of grace. We can approach it boldly. The throne that could terrify has become a throne of grace through the blood of Jesus.
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οὐρανός
heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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λέγω
say
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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μήτε
neither swear
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μήτε
Neither, not even, not yet. Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit says the LORD. Human effort alone will never accomplish God's purposes.
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ὅλως
at all,
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ὅλως
completely, i.e. altogether; (by analogy), everywhere; (negatively) not by any means
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ὀμνύω
to swear
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ὀμνύω
to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
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εἰμί
it is
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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