Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Treasury of Scripture the earth. Psalm 99:5 Exalt you the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. the city. 2 Chronicles 6:6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. Psalm 48:2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. Psalm 87:2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Malachi 1:14 But cursed be the deceiver, which has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the LORD a corrupt thing: for I am a great King... Revelation 21:2,10 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband...
Context Vows
33Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear yourself, but shall perform to the Lord your oaths: 34But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36Neither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black. 37But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king:
Darby Bible Translation
nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.
King James Bible
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Young's Literal Translation
nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king,
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