Matthew 5:37
37Let your word be ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no.’ More than this is from the evil one. ▼▼ The term πονηροῦ (
ponērou) may be understood as specific and personified, referring to the devil, or possibly as a general reference to evil. It is most likely personified, however, since it is articular (τοῦ πονηροῦ,
tou ponērou). Cf. also “the evildoer” in v.
39, which is the same construction.