Matthew 5:35
Korean 1961 (개역한글)
이 구절의 의미
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.
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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.
역사적 배경
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.
오늘의 적용
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.