not swear falsely

The Greek in Matthew 5:33 that is translated in English as something like “do not swear falsely” is translated in Balanta-Kentohe as “do not make oaths like an empty groundnut shell” (i.e., with no intention of fulfilling them).

In Cherokee it is translated with the traditional Cherokee formula: “don’t raise your hand about anything.” (Source: Bender / Belt 2025, p. 47)

See also swear / vow.

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