Matthew 5:35

World English Bible (2000)

nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 48:2 : 2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.
  • Mal 1:14 : 14 "But the deceiver is cursed, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the Lord a blemished thing; for I am a great King," says Yahweh of Armies, "and my name is awesome among the nations."
  • Rev 21:2 : 2 I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
  • Rev 21:10 : 10 He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
  • 2 Chr 6:6 : 6 but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
  • Ps 99:5 : 5 Exalt Yahweh our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy!
  • Ps 87:2 : 2 Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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