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1 | Matthew 5:37 meaning and a good visual | Matt 5:37 | atyler | 9652 | ||
What does Matthew 5:37 mean? What can be a good visual for this scripture | ||||||
2 | Matthew 5:37 meaning and a good visual | Matt 5:37 | Makarios | 9673 | ||
Blessings atyler! "The OT allowed oaths except those that profaned the name of God. Jesus would do away with all oaths, in favor of always speaking the truth." (Zondervan NIV Study Bible, pg. 1446) The Disciple's Study Bible states, "MATTHEW 5:37: Evil and Suffering, Satan—The temptation to take unnecessary oaths was from "the evil one" or Satan. Christians can be trusted to tell the truth. We should not have to add long sentences promising to do so. Only people controlled by Satan and, thus, not trusted by the world have to try to convince people of their honesty. Such a statement as this is not trying to teach about human conduct in human courts." The Ryrie Expanded Edition NASB states, "5:33-37: MAKE FALSE VOWS, or perjure yourself. Oaths taken in the name of the Lord were binding, and perjury was strongly condemned in the law (Ex. 20:7; Lev. 19:12; Deut. 19:16-19). Every oath contained an affirmation or promise and an appeal to God as the omniscient punisher of falsehoods, which made the oath binding. Thus we find phrases like “as the Lord lives” (1 Sam. 14:39). The emphasis on the sanctity of oaths led to the feeling that ordinary phrasing need not be truthful or binding. Jesus, however, taught (v. 37) that we should say and mean yes or no and never equivocate." The Believer's Study Bible comments, "5:37: Complete honesty should be typical of the kingdom citizen, so that no oath is necessary to guarantee trustworthiness for one's "yes" or "no." The law regarding oaths was based upon the third Commandment. False testimony resulted in severe consequences, since it consisted of taking God’s name in vain (Ex 20:7; Lev 19:11, 12; Num 30:2; Deut 19:16-20). The rabbis taught that oaths which omitted God’s name could be broken and were not binding. Jesus maintains that God is involved in heaven, earth, Jerusalem, and all things. Hence, all oaths are binding, and any attempt to avoid an oath while pretending to keep it profanes the divine name. The reference is neither to taking oaths in court nor to profanity." |
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3 | Reasonable outcome for this verse? | Matt 5:37 | Ray | 40889 | ||
I recently used Matthew 5:37 for a call to clarity in writing; especially calling for the use of capitalization of Deity pronouns. Do you think that Matthew 5:37, "But let your statement be, 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no'; and anything beyond these is of evil." was used acceptably in this call for clarity? How important is the difference between Yes and yes or No and no for the understanding of God's name? For the understanding of all things? From the heart, Ray |
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4 | Reasonable outcome for this verse? | Matt 5:37 | heisthe1 | 40902 | ||
Ray Here is a commentary that I recently read, it begins with verse 33 to 37. Jesus interprets the law concerning oaths a. The scribes and Pharisees had twisted the law YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE LORD'S NAME IN VAIN to permit the taking of virtually every other name in a false oath. b. Jesus gets to the point: God is part of every oath anyway; if you swear by HEAVEN, EARTH, JERUSALEM, or even YOUR HEAD, you swear by God anyway - and your oath must be honored. c. But having to swear or make oaths betrays the weakness of your word; it demonstrates that there is not enough weight in your own character to confirm your words. i. How much better to let your YES BE YES and NO BE NO. Praying that this information gives light to what you are seeking. God Bless You as we celebrate OUR Lords Crucifixion and Resurrection. |
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Ray | ||
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BradK |