Matthew 5:36
Strong's Lexicon
Nor
μήτε (mēte)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither…nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.

should you swear
ὀμόσῃς (omosēs)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3660: A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath.

by
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

head,
κεφαλῇ (kephalē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.

for
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you cannot
δύνασαι (dynasai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

make
ποιῆσαι (poiēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

a single
μίαν (mian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

hair
τρίχα (tricha)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2359: Hair (of the head or of animals). Genitive case trichos, etc. of uncertain derivation; hair.

white
λευκὴν (leukēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3022: White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

black.
μέλαιναν (melainan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3189: Black. Apparently a primary word; black.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.

Young's Literal Translation
nor by thy head mayest thou swear, because thou art not able one hair to make white or black;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Neither should you swear by your head, because you cannot make a single hair white or black.

New American Standard Bible
"Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.

King James Bible
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

New Living Translation
Do not even say, 'By my head!' for you can't turn one hair white or black.

English Standard Version
And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.

New American Standard Bible
"Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.

King James Bible
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Neither should you swear by your head, because you cannot make a single hair white or black.

International Standard Version
Nor should you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black.

NET Bible
Do not take an oath by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.

American Standard Version
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

English Revised Version
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

Young's Literal Translation
nor by thy head mayest thou swear, because thou art not able one hair to make white or black;
















Cross References
Matthew 5:35
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

Matthew 5:37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew 5:34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Matthew 5:38
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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