New International Version And anyone who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it. New Living Translation And when you swear ‘by heaven,’ you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne. English Standard Version And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it. Berean Standard Bible And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the One who sits on it. Berean Literal Bible And the one having sworn by heaven swears by the throne of God and by the One sitting upon it. King James Bible And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. New King James Version And he who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by Him who sits on it. New American Standard Bible And the one who swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. NASB 1995 “And whoever swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. NASB 1977 “And he who swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. Legacy Standard Bible And whoever swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. Amplified Bible And whoever swears [an oath] by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. Berean Annotated Bible And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s {Theou} throne and by the One who sits on it. Christian Standard Bible And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God’s throne and by him who sits on it. Holman Christian Standard Bible And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God’s throne and by Him who sits on it. American Standard Version And he that sweareth by the heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. Contemporary English Version To swear by heaven is the same as swearing by God's throne and by the one who sits on that throne. English Revised Version And he that sweareth by the heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. GOD'S WORD® Translation And to swear an oath by heaven is to swear by God's throne and the one who sits on it. Good News Translation and when someone swears by heaven, he is swearing by God's throne and by him who sits on it. International Standard Version And the one who swears an oath by heaven swears by God's throne and by the one who sits on it. NET Bible And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and the one who sits on it. New Heart English Bible He who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him who sits on it. Webster's Bible Translation And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth upon it. Weymouth New Testament and he who swears by Heaven swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the One who sits on it. World English Bible He who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by him who sits on it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who swore by Heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by Him who is sitting on it. Berean Literal Bible And the one having sworn by heaven swears by the throne of God and by the One sitting upon it. Young's Literal Translation and he who did swear by the heaven, doth swear by the throne of God, and by Him who is sitting upon it. Smith's Literal Translation And he having sworn by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him sitting above it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. Catholic Public Domain Version And whoever swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him who sits upon it. New American Bible one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who is seated on it. New Revised Standard Version and whoever swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by the one who is seated upon it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him who sits on it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And whoever swears by Heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits upon it. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament So he that sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him who is seated upon it. Mace New Testament and he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. Weymouth New Testament and he who swears by Heaven swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Woes to Scribes and Pharisees…21And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the One who dwells in it. 22And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the One who sits on it. 23Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.… Cross References And he who swears by heaven Matthew 5:34 But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. swears by God’s throne Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Psalm 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. Revelation 4:2 At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. and by the One who sits on it. 1 Kings 22:19 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Daniel 7:9 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. Acts 7:49 ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? Hebrews 8:1 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. 2 Chronicles 6:18 But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Treasury of Scripture And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon. by the. Matthew 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? Jump to Previous God's Heaven Oath Seat Seated Sits Sitteth Sitting Swear Sweareth Swears Thereon ThroneJump to Next God's Heaven Oath Seat Seated Sits Sitteth Sitting Swear Sweareth Swears Thereon ThroneMatthew 23 1. Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples5. His disciples must beware of their ambition. 13. He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness, 34. and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem. And he who swears by heaven In first-century Judaism, some used heaven in oaths to avoid speaking God’s name directly. Yet heaven is God’s dwelling place and cannot be separated from Him. An oath made by heaven therefore carries the same accountability as one made before God. Mat 5:34 But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven… swears by God’s throne God’s throne represents His sovereign rule, authority, and judgment over all creation. Invoking it in an oath appeals to the highest authority and makes falsehood a matter before the righteous Judge. Isa 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne…”… and by the One who sits on it. God Himself reigns from His throne and hears every word spoken in His name or under His authority. Jesus exposes the attempt to make lesser oaths seem less binding, showing that all such vows ultimately answer to God. 1Ki 22:19 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD:… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, addressing the scribes and Pharisees in a series of woes, highlighting their hypocrisy and misunderstanding of the law. 2. Scribes and Pharisees Jewish religious leaders who are being criticized by Jesus for their legalism and lack of true understanding of God's commandments. 3. Heaven The dwelling place of God, often used in Jewish culture as a way to refer to God indirectly. 4. God’s Throne Symbolizes God's sovereign rule and authority over all creation. 5. The One who sits on it Refers to God Himself, emphasizing His ultimate authority and presence. Teaching Points Understanding AuthorityRecognize that swearing by heaven is not a trivial matter because it involves God's throne and His authority. Our words should reflect our respect for God's sovereignty. Integrity in Speech Jesus calls us to be people of integrity, where our 'yes' means 'yes' and our 'no' means 'no.' Avoid making oaths that invoke God's name or His creation lightly. Reverence for God This passage reminds us to hold a deep reverence for God and His dwelling place. Our actions and words should reflect our respect for His holiness. Hypocrisy Warning Like the Pharisees, we must guard against hypocrisy in our spiritual lives, ensuring that our external actions align with our internal beliefs and commitments. God’s Sovereignty Acknowledge God's ultimate authority in all aspects of life. Trust in His rule and submit to His will, knowing that He is the One who sits on the throne. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 23:22?2. How does Matthew 23:22 emphasize the importance of God's throne in heaven? 3. What does swearing by heaven reveal about one's understanding of God's authority? 4. How can Matthew 23:22 guide us in making truthful commitments today? 5. Connect Matthew 23:22 with other scriptures about God's sovereignty and authority. 6. How should Matthew 23:22 influence our speech and promises in daily life? 7. How does Matthew 23:22 emphasize the connection between heaven and God's throne? 8. What theological implications arise from swearing by heaven in Matthew 23:22? 9. How does Matthew 23:22 challenge the practice of making oaths? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 23? Verse 22. - By heaven. The Talmndists affirm that an oath "by heaven" or "by earth" was not binding, on the ground, probably, that these were mere creatures. Christ again dissipates such sophistries. To swear by the creature is virtually to swear by the Creator. A brute, inanimate thing cannot be witness to an oath; he alone can be appealed to who owns all. Thus we "kiss the book," calling God to witness our words. Christ had already given a lesson to his followers on this subject in the sermon on the mount (ch. Matthew 5:34-37). He inculcates true reverence, that fear and awe of God's dignity and God's presence which constrains a man to avoid all profaneness and carelessness in regard to things that are concerned with God. Jesus teaches that any oath, even one phrased to avoid God’s name, still invokes His heavenly throne and His very person. Because heaven is God’s dwelling, the throne His seat, and He Himself occupies that seat, all swearing is ultimately “by God.” Believers, therefore, must speak with such integrity that oaths become unnecessary, remembering they live every moment before the throne of the One who sits on it. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. swears ὀμόσας (omosas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3660: A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. swears ὀμνύει (omnyei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3660: A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. throne θρόνῳ (thronō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the [One] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who sits καθημένῳ (kathēmenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. on ἐπάνω (epanō) Preposition Strong's 1883: From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on. it. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources Matthew 23:22 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 23:22 Bible Gateway Matthew 23:22 Bible.com Matthew 23:22 NIV |
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