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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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ΠάλινpalinAgainπάλινadverb — “Again”G3825again, back, once more, further, on the other hand.This verse uses “again”.Againἠκούσατεēkousateye have heardἀκούω (akouō)verb, aorist active indicative, 2nd person plural — “ye have heard”, a single actionG191I hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported.ye have heardὅτιhotithatὅτιconjunction — “that”G3754that, since, because; may introduce direct discourse.This verse uses “that”.thatἐρρέθηerrethēto sayλέγω (légō)Greek uses a different stem for this verb’s past forms.verb, aorist passive indicative, 3rd person singular — “to say”, a single actionG3004(denoting speech in progress), (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.This verse uses “say”.Strong’s files this form under G2046 (ἐρέω, utter).τοῖςtoistheὁ (ho)article, dative, plural, masculine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.ἀρχαίοιςarchaioisby them of old timeἀρχαῖος (archaios)adjective, dative, plural, masculine — “by them of old time”, the to- or for-formG744original, primitive, ancient.by them of old timeΟὐκouknotοὐ (ou)adverb — “not”G3756no, not.notἐπιορκήσειςepiorkēseisforswear thyselfἐπιορκέω (epiorkeō)verb, future active indicative, 2nd person singular — “forswear thyself”, an action still aheadG1964I take an oath, swear falsely.forswear thyselfἀποδώσειςapodōseisshalt performἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi)verb, future active indicative, 2nd person singular — “shalt perform”, an action still aheadG591(a) I give back, return, restore, (b) I give, render, as due, (c) mid: I sell.shalt performδὲdebutδέconjunction — “but”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.This verse uses “but”.τῷtōtheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, masculine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.κυρίῳkuriōunto the Lordκύριος (kurios)noun, dative, singular, masculine — “unto the Lord”, the to- or for-formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.unto the Lordτοὺςtoustheὁ (ho)article, accusative, plural, masculine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ὅρκουςhorkousoathsὅρκος (horkos)noun, accusative, plural, masculine — “oaths”, the object formG3727an oath.oathsσουsouyouσύ (su)personal pronoun, genitive, singular — “you”, the of-formG4771you.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;

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American Standard Version (1901)

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Young’s Literal Translation

'Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;

World English Bible

“ Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones , ‘ You shall not make false vows , but shall perform to the Lord your vows ,’

Darby Translation

Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.

Douay-Rheims

Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, Thou shalt not forswear thyself: but thou shalt perform thy oaths to the Lord.

Quotes

Deuteronomy 23:21 Deuteronomy 23:21 · King James VersionWhen 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.Deuteronomy 23:21 · King James VersionOpen the Source
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.
Leviticus 19:12 Leviticus 19:12 · King James VersionAnd ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.Leviticus 19:12 · King James VersionOpen the Source
And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.
Numbers 30:2 Numbers 30:2 · King James VersionIf 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.Numbers 30:2 · King James VersionOpen the Source
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.