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Mat 5:35. Εὶς, upon) There is a difference between this and ἐν (by)[217] used in the last verse. The Jews were accustomed to pray for all blessings upon Jerusalem. The meanings of the formula therefore was-So may the city be in safety, as-So may it light upon the city, as[218]-πόλις, the city) the royal abode.-τοῦ[219] Μεγάλου Βασιλέως, of that[220] Great King), (see Psa 48:2), i.e. of the Messiah whom (Mat 5:34-35) heaven and earth obey. It is not unbecoming in Him to speak thus of Himself. See ch. Mat 9:38, and Mat 22:43.
[217] E. V. renders both words “by”-sc. “by Heaven,” “by Jerusalem,” etc.-(I. B.)
[218] Perhaps it may refer to the Jewish custom of praying with the face towards Jerusalem, Dan 6:10.-ED.
[219] The article has a magnifying force.-Not. Crit.
[220] Magni illius regis. E. V. renders it “of the Great King.”-(I. B.)