Matthew 23:18

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:18

BSB

And you say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.'

AKJV

And, Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is guilty.

CPDV

And you say: 'Whoever will have sworn by the altar, it is nothing. But whoever will have sworn by the gift that is on the altar is obligated.'

ERV

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor.

NHEB

Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?'

SMT

And, Whoever should swear by the altar, it is nothing; and whoever should swear by the gift above it, he is indebted.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:18

AndG2532Conjunction WhosoeverG1437Conjunction shallG3739 swearG3660Verb byG1722PrepositionthealtarG2379Noun NeuteritisG2076Verb nothingG3762 butG1161Conjunction whosoeverG3739 swearethG3660Verb byG1722PrepositionthegiftG1435Noun NeuterthatisuponG1883Adverb itG846heisguiltyG3784Verb

Commentary for Matthew 23:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 23:18

Summary

Leaders teach flawed oath obligation distinctions

Place

Temple

Event

Exposing contradictory altar oath teachings

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD