Matthew 5:35

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

noch bei der Erde, denn sie ist seiner Füße Schemel, noch bei Jerusalem, denn sie ist des großen Königs Stadt.

Was bedeutet das?

In Matthew 5:35, Jesus advises against using the earth and Jerusalem for oaths because they hold significant spiritual value as God's footstool and city of the great King, respectively.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you have a special chair that your best friend sits on. You wouldn't use it to make promises about other things because it’s extra special to them. Jesus is saying we shouldn’t use big, important places like the earth or Jerusalem for our promises because they're super special to God.

Historischer Hintergrund

The verse comes from Matthew's Gospel, written around 80-90 AD. It was addressed to early Jewish and Gentile Christians who followed the Law, which included making oaths by significant religious symbols like heaven, earth, and Jerusalem.

Anwendung für heute

In modern settings, this might apply when someone tries to use a place or object that holds deep spiritual significance in their life as part of a promise. It reminds us to be cautious about trivializing sacred things through casual promises.

Themen

• oaths
• promises
• respect for sacred places
• spiritual values
• worship
• faithfulness

Verwandte Verse

• Psalm 99:5
• Isaiah 66:1
• Luke 20:47
• Matthew 23:16-22
• Revelation 21:2

Häufige Fragen

Why does Jesus mention the earth as God's footstool?

Jesus uses this imagery to emphasize that all of creation belongs to God, thus it should not be trivialized by being used in oaths.

Is Jerusalem mentioned because of its historical significance?

Yes, but also because it’s considered sacred. Jesus reminds us of its spiritual importance as the city where God's presence is especially manifest.

How does this verse relate to modern-day oaths?

It teaches that even in our daily lives, we should treat places and objects with respect and avoid using them lightly for making promises.

What can we learn about faithfulness from this verse?

We learn the importance of being truthful without needing to invoke external symbols. Faithfulness comes from integrity and honesty alone.