Matthew 5:36

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:36

BSB

Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.

AKJV

Neither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black.

CPDV

Neither shall you swear an oath by your own head, because you are not able to cause one hair to become white or black.

ERV

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

NHEB

Neither should you swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.

SMT

Neither shouldst thou swear by thy head, for thou cant not make one hair white or black.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 5:36

NeitherG3383ConjunctionshaltthouswearG3660Verb byG1722Preposition thyG4675 headG2776Noun Feminine becauseG3754ConjunctionthoucanstG1410Verb notG3756 makeG4160Verb oneG3391Adjective hairG2359Noun Feminine whiteG3022Adjective orG2228 blackG3189Adjective

Commentary for Matthew 5:36

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Matthew 5:36

Summary

Cannot control personal features through swearing

Event

Jesus illustrates human powerlessness

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD