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NASB | Matthew 5:37 "But let your statement be, 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no'; anything beyond these is of evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:37 "But let your statement be, 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no' [a firm yes or no]; anything more than that comes from the evil one. [Lev 19:12; Num 30:2; Deut 23:21] |
Bible Question:
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 |
Bible Answer: 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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