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And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King. <a href="/esv/matthew/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/bsb/matthew/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/blb/matthew/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. <a href="/kjv/matthew/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/5.htm">New King James Version</a> nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, nor by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. <a href="/nasb/matthew/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. <a href="/lsb/matthew/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. <a href="/amp/matthew/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet; or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. <a href="/csb/matthew/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> or by the earth, because it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> or by the earth, because it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. <a href="/asv/matthew/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/cev/matthew/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The earth is God's footstool, so don't swear by the earth. Jerusalem is the city of the great king, so don't swear by it. <a href="/erv/matthew/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/gwt/matthew/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> or by the earth, which is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, which is the city of the great King. <a href="/gnt/matthew/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> nor by earth, for it is the resting place for his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/isv/matthew/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> nor by the earth, because it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the Great King. <a href="/msb/matthew/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/net/matthew/5.htm">NET Bible</a> not by earth, because it is his footstool, and not by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. <a href="/nheb/matthew/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/wbt/matthew/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King, <a href="/wey/matthew/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King. <a href="/web/matthew/5.htm">World English Bible</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is [the] city of [the] great King, <a href="/blb/matthew/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. <a href="/ylt/matthew/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king, <a href="/slt/matthew/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Neither by the earth; for it is the footstool of his feet: neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great kings.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> nor by earth, for it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king. <a href="/nabre/matthew/5.htm">New American Bible</a> nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nor by the earth, for it is a stool under his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of a great king. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Neither by the earth, for it is his stool for his feet, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King: <a href="/godbey/matthew/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; neither by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King: <a href="/mace/matthew/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/wey/matthew/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King. <a href="/worrell/matthew/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>nor by the earth, because it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the Great King's city;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King: neither shalt thou swear by thy head,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/5-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1114" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/5.htm">Oaths and Vows</a> …34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35<a href="/greek/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-DFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/5286.htm" title="5286: hypopodion (N-NNS) -- A footstool. Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest.">His footstool;</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podōn (N-GMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot."></a> <a href="/greek/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">the city</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalou (Adj-GMS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileōs (N-GMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King.</a> 36Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a> This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? <a href="/acts/7-49.htm">Acts 7:49</a> ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Psalm 48:2</a> Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a> The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18</a> But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. <a href="/isaiah/40-22.htm">Isaiah 40:22</a> He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a> The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! <a href="/psalms/132-7.htm">Psalm 132:7</a> Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. <a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Jeremiah 3:17</a> At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9-10</a> On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. / All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1</a> The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2-3</a> I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.the earth.<a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Psalm 99:5</a> Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.the city.<a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">2 Chronicles 6:6</a> But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.<a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Psalm 48:2</a> Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.<a href="/psalms/87-2.htm">Psalm 87:2</a> The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Footstool</a> <a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Resting-Place</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Footstool</a> <a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Resting-Place</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 5</div>1. <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Jesus' sermon on the mount:</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">The Beattitudes;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">the salt of the earth;</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">the light of the world.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">He came to fulfill the law.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">What it is to kill;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">to commit adultery;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">to swear.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">He exhorts to forgive wrong,</a> 43. <a href="/matthew/5-43.htm">to love our enemies;</a> 48. <a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">and to labor after perfection.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>or by the earth, for it is His footstool; In this phrase, Jesus emphasizes the sanctity and significance of the earth in God's creation. The earth being referred to as God's "footstool" is a metaphor that highlights God's sovereignty and majesty. This imagery is rooted in Old Testament scripture, such as <a href="/isaiah/66.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a>, where God declares, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool." This indicates that the earth is under God's dominion and should not be used lightly in oaths. The cultural context of the time saw the earth as a significant part of God's creation, deserving respect and reverence. This phrase also underscores the idea that all of creation is under God's authority, and thus, invoking it in oaths is inappropriate.or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical history and prophecy. It is often referred to as the "city of the great King," which can be seen as a reference to both King David, who established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and to God Himself, who is the ultimate King. <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Psalm 48:2-3</a> describes Jerusalem as "the city of the great King," highlighting its spiritual and historical significance. In the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, making it a focal point of religious life. By referring to Jerusalem in this way, Jesus is reminding His audience of its sacred status and the inappropriateness of using it in oaths. This phrase also points to the messianic expectation of a future King, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a> In this verse, the earth is described as God's footstool, emphasizing His sovereignty and the sacredness of creation. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> Referred to as "the city of the great King," Jerusalem holds significant religious and historical importance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_king.htm">The Great King</a> This title refers to God, highlighting His supreme authority and kingship over all creation, including Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_creation.htm">Reverence for God's Creation</a> Recognize the earth as God's footstool, which calls for a respectful and responsible stewardship of the environment. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Acknowledge God's ultimate authority over all things, including the earth and Jerusalem, which should inspire trust and obedience in His divine plan. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem's_spiritual_significance.htm">Jerusalem's Spiritual Significance</a> Appreciate the historical and spiritual importance of Jerusalem as a focal point of God's redemptive history and a symbol of His eternal kingdom. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_rash_oaths.htm">Avoiding Rash Oaths</a> Jesus' teaching discourages swearing by created things, reminding us to let our "yes" be "yes" and our "no" be "no," promoting honesty and integrity in our speech.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 5</a> <a href="/q/why_is_divine_mercy_sunday_important.htm">What does 'earth is God's footstool' signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'earth_is_god's_footstool'_mean.htm">What does "earth is God's footstool" signify?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_ecclesiastes_and_matthew_align_on_vows.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 exhorts swift fulfillment of vows, yet Matthew 5:34-37 warns against making vows--how is this not a contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - Nor by Jerusalem. The Hebraistic ἐν is here exchanged for the less unclassical εἰς, the reason, perhaps, being that definite direction of one's thought towards Jerusalem was, as it seems, insisted upon by some. "Rabbi Judah saith, He that saith, By Jerusalem, saith nothing, unless with an intent purpose he shall vow towards Jerusalem" (Tosipht., 'Ned.,' 1, in Lightfoot,' Her Hebr.'). So Revised Version margin, toward. For it is the city, etc. (<a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Psalm 48:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/5-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[or] μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5286.htm">Strong's 5286: </a> A footstool. Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest. [or] μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. by εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. King. Βασιλέως (Basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. 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