Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king: the earth. Psalm 99:5 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and adore his footstool, for it is holy. the city. 2 Chronicles 6:6 But I chose Jerusalem, that my name might be there: and I chose David to set him over my people Israel. Psalm 48:2 With the joy of the whole earth is mount Sion founded, on the sides of the north, the city of the great king. Psalm 87:2 The Lord loveth the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob. Malachi 1:14 Cursed is the deceitful man that hath in his flock a male, and making a vow offereth in sacrifice that which is feeble to the Lord: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the Gentiles. Revelation 21:2,10 And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. . . . Context Oaths and Vows…34But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven for it is the throne of God: 35Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king: 36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.… Cross References Psalm 48:2 With the joy of the whole earth is mount Sion founded, on the sides of the north, the city of the great king. Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the Lord: Heaven is my throne, and the earth my footstool: what is this house that you will build to me? and what is this place of my rest? Matthew 5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Acts 7:49 Heaven is my throne and the earth my footstool. What house will you build me (saith the Lord)? Or what is the place of my resting? Lexicon [or]μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither�nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth, γῇ (gē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. His footstool; ὑποπόδιόν (hypopodion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5286: A footstool. Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest. [or] μήτε (mēte) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither�nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. great μεγάλου (megalou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. King. Βασιλέως (Basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Additional Translations or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. nor by the earth, because it is [the] footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is [the] city of the great King. nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King, nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King. nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king, Jump to Previous City Earth Feet Foot Footstool Great Jerusalem Resting-PlaceJump to Next City Earth Feet Foot Footstool Great Jerusalem Resting-PlaceExternal Links Matthew 5:35 NIVMatthew 5:35 NLT Matthew 5:35 ESV Matthew 5:35 NASB Matthew 5:35 ASV Matthew 5:35 Bible Apps Matthew 5:35 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:35 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:35 French Bible Matthew 5:35 German Bible Alphabetical: by city earth feet footstool for Great his is it Jerusalem King of or the NT Gospels: Matthew 5:35 Nor by the earth for it (Matt. 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