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Definition
Sermon on the Mount
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How it's used
This term is specifically used within Christian contexts to refer to the teachings of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. It is a formal, theological term rather than a casual phrase, so it is almost exclusively heard in church settings or religious discussions. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it functions as a proper noun for a specific body of scripture.
Examples
The pastor preached on the Sermon on the Mount today.
Related words
Common phrases
study the Sermon on the Mount
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
