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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:9

The Lord’s Prayer · Matthew 6:5–15
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Translations

Modern
So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Traditional
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Literal
Therefore pray you this way: ‘Our Father who is in the heavens, hallowed be Your name.
Latin
Sic ergo vos orabitis: Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificetur nomen tuum.

Original

Greek
English
So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Notes

Matthew 6:9

  • This is how you should pray: This introduces what is often called the Lord’s Prayer. Unlike the long and repeated prayers of pagan worshipers (6:7–8).

  • Most Jewish prayers did not call God “Father.” But Jesus did so in nearly every prayer. The only exception is his cry on the cross (Mark 15:34).

  • hallowed be Your name: This means that God’s name should be honored. In the Old Testament, God’s name was dishonored when his people sinned (Isaiah 29:22–24; Jeremiah 34:15–16; Ezekiel 39:7; Amos 2:7).

Matthew 6:9–13

The Lord’s Prayer is similar to a typical Jewish prayer called the qaddish. Jesus taught this prayer to his disciples as a brief summary of their new faith.

Events

Parallels

Luke 11:1–4

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Creation God As Father Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Heaven Holiness Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lord’s Prayer, the Moses Prayer Reward

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