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Matthew 5:34
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But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:
About Matthew 5:34
In Matthew, Matthew 5:34 addresses the theme of Oath Breaking in the Bible and Swearing Oaths in the Bible with clarity and depth. This New Testament gospel text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Related Verses
- Numbers 30:2
“If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.”
- Deuteronomy 23:21
“When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:4
“When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:5
“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”
- Matthew 5:33
“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:”
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How to Apply Matthew 5:34
Use Matthew 5:34 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Matthew anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Oath Breaking in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.