Matthew 5:2

BIBLE IN TEN · Nov 7, 2024 · 9m

Thursday, 7 November 2024

Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Matthew 5:2

“And having opened His mouth, He taught them, saying” (CG).

In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus, seeing the great throng of people, ascended a mountain where He then sat and His disciples came to Him. The narrative continues with, “And having opened His mouth.”

It is an idiom indicating that a purposeful oration is about to follow. An excellent example is found in Psalm 78 –

“Give ear, O my people, to my law;

Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will…