Matthew 23:20

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Matthew 23:20

20Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

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＋ Add previous verseMatthew 23:19Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?＋ Add next verseMatthew 23:21And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 23:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

swear

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To make a solemn oath or bind by an oath.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

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Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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