heard. In the public reading of the Law.
it was said. Opposite to "I say". Compare Matthew 19:8; Matthew 19:9, where the "I" is not emphatic (as it is here). See Exodus 20:13.Deuteronomy 5:17. App-117.
by them. or to them.
Related Commentaries of Matthew 5:21
Matthew 5:21
21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: