Matthew 5:33

Updated: June 3, 2025

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Again{G3825}, ye have heard{G191}{(G5656)} that{G3754} it hath been said{G4483}{(G5681)} by them of old time{G744}, Thou shalt{G1964} not{G3756} forswear thyself{G1964}{(G5692)}, but{G1161} shalt perform{G591}{(G5692)} unto the Lord{G2962} thine{G4675} oaths{G3727}:

KJV with Strongs

(33) Again you heard that it was said to the ancients, 'YOU MUST NOT BREAK YOUR VOWS, BUT FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO YAHWEH.'

The F.O.G

"Again, you've heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill the vows you have made to יהוה (Yahweh).'

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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