antithesis in tamil

Translation of "antithesis" into Tamil

எதிரிடை, எதிர்கோட்பாடு, எதிர்கோள் are the top translations of "antithesis" into Tamil. Sample translated sentence: After all, war is ‘the antithesis of human rights,’ as one UN publication expresses it. ↔ அதுமட்டுமல்ல, யுத்தமானது ‘மனித உரிமைகளுக்கு எதிரிடையானது’ என ஐநா வெளியிட்ட பிரசுரம் ஒன்றும் ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறது.

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition. [..]

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எதிர்கோட்பாடு.

Less frequent translations

• எதிர்கோள்; முரணீடு
• எதிர்க்கோள்
• எதிர்முன்னிலை
• முரணிசைவு நயம்
• முரணிசைவு நயம்எதிரிணை இசைவமணிஎதிர்ஆய்வுரைநேர்மாறுஎதிர்ப்பு

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Automatic translations of " antithesis " into Tamil

Phrases similar to "antithesis" with translations into tamil.

• thesis, antithesis, synthesis முற்கோள், எதிர்கோள், இணைகோள்
• antithesi எதிர் ஆய்வுரை முரணாய்வுரை
• antithesis or negation மறுப்புநிலை · முரண்நிலை
• antithesis of nation-State தேசீய அரசிற்கு முரண்.

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antithesis - Meaning in Tamil

• எதிர்கோட்பாடு

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Definitions and meaning of antithesis in english, antithesis noun.

• "his theory is the antithesis of mine"

Antithesis is used in writing or speech either as a proposition that contrasts with or reverses some previously mentioned proposition, or when two opposites are introduced together for contrasting effect.

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English to Tamil Meaning of antithesis - நேர்மாறு

நேர்மாறு, கலவரத்தை, முரண்பாடு, எதிர்ப்பு, ஒன்றுக்கொன்று நேர்மாறான, விருப்பு வெறுப்பற்ற நிலையைப், புத்திசாலித்தனம், ஒன்றுக்கொன்று முரணான இரு நியாயமான, மோதல், முரண்பாடுகள், சர்ச்சை, உராய்வு

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Tamil Dictionary definitions for Antithesis

Antithesis : எதிரிடை

Antithesis definition

• An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."
• The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
• Opposition; contrast.

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எதிர்ப்பு etirppu

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Antithesis Meaning In Tamil

எளிய எடுத்துக்காட்டுகள் மற்றும் வரையறைகளுடன் antithesis இன் உண்மையான அர்த்தத்தை அறியவும்., definitions of antithesis.

1 . யாரோ அல்லது வேறு ஏதாவது ஒரு நபர் அல்லது விஷயம் நேர் எதிரானது.

1 . a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

இணைச்சொற்கள்

2 . (ஹெகலியன் தத்துவத்தில்) இயங்கியல் பகுத்தறிவின் செயல்முறையின் இரண்டாம் கட்டமாக ஆய்வறிக்கையின் மறுப்பு.

2 . (in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning.

Examples of Antithesis :

1 . ஜோமோ என்பது ஃபோமோவின் எதிர்ப்பாகும்.

1 . jomo is the antithesis of fomo.

2 . இது வித்தியாசமான பாலினத்திற்கு எதிரானது!

2 . that is the antithesis of freaky sex!

3 . காதல் என்பது சுயநலத்திற்கு எதிரானது

3 . love is the antithesis of selfishness

4 . மேலும் இந்த 4 மணி நேரப் படம் முழுக்க முழுக்க எதிர்நிலை.

4 . And this 4-hour film is the complete antithesis .

5 . இருப்பினும், இது ஒரு போட்டிக்கு எதிரானது, அது மட்டுமே வளரும்.

5 . However, it was the antithesis of a rivalry that would only grow.

6 . ஆய்வறிக்கை, எதிர்ப்பு மற்றும் தொகுப்பு ஆகியவை கருப்பொருளின் கூறுகள்.

6 . thesis, antithesis , and synthesis are the components of the theme.

7 . அது ஆரம்பத்திலிருந்தே "தாராளவாதத்திற்கு எதிரானது", இன்று உள்ளது.

7 . It was the “ antithesis of liberalism” from the beginning, as it is today.

8 . இப்போது இஸ்ரேல் ஒரு புதிய ஆய்வறிக்கை - முஸ்லிம்கள் அதற்கு எதிரான கருத்து - மற்றும் தொகுப்பு?

8 . Now Israel is a new thesis – the Muslims its antithesis – and the synthesis?

9 . Antifa மற்றும் Identity Politics என்பது இடதுசாரிகளுக்கு எதிரானது என்பதே பதில்.

9 . The answer is that Antifa and Identity Politics are the antithesis of the left.

10 . கார்பன் உமிழ்வுகள் புயல்களை உண்டாக்குகின்றன என்ற கருத்து கடவுள் சொல்வதற்கு எதிரானது!

10 . The idea that carbon emissions cause storms is the antithesis of what God says!

11 . ஆனால் அதிலிருந்து தப்பிப்பதற்கான எளிதான வழி, எதிர்ப்பின் ஒரு பக்கம் கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டு இருப்பதுதான்.

11 . but the easiest way of escaping it is to shut our eyes to one side of the antithesis .

12 . அவர்களுக்கிடையில் மேலும் உறவுகளை முன்வைப்பது இந்த அடிப்படை எதிர்ப்பில் எந்த விளைவையும் ஏற்படுத்தாது.

12 . Postulating further relations between them has no effect on this fundamental antithesis .

13 . அவர் சொல்வது சரி என்றால், பொருள்முதல்வாதத்திற்கும் அனுபவ-விமர்சனத்திற்கும் இடையிலான எதிர்ப்பை ஏன் விளக்கக்கூடாது?

13 . If he is right, why not explain the antithesis between materialism and empirio-criticism?

14 . Kenshō, "The Antithesis of Goo", ஒரு ஆராய்ச்சி அடிப்படையிலான இயற்கை மருத்துவ வழிகாட்டியை அறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது: GPgmail.

14 . kenshō,‘the antithesis of goop,' launches a research-based guide to natural medicine- gpgmail.

15 . "நிபிரு என்பது கிளிங்கன் கிரகத்திற்கு எதிரானது மற்றும் இரண்டும் பூமியிலிருந்து முற்றிலும் வேறுபட்டவை."

15 . "Nibiru is the antithesis of the Klingon planet and both are completely different from Earth."

16 . ஹெகல் 20 ஆம் நூற்றாண்டில் முக்கூட்டு ஆய்வறிக்கை, எதிர்ப்பு மற்றும் தொகுப்பு ஆகியவற்றின் படைப்பாளராகக் கருதப்பட்டார்;

16 . hegel has been seen in the 20th century as the originator of the thesis, antithesis , synthesis triad;

17 . மலர் வடிவம், எதிர்ச்சொல் வகை மற்றும் பல்வேறு சித்திர எழுத்துக்கள், கலைச் சொல் போன்றவை.

17 . such as the shape of the flower, the antithesis type and various pictographic characters, art word, etc.

18 . "[ஸ்போக்கின் கதாபாத்திரம்] நான் ஏன் செய்கிறேன் என்பதற்கு எதிரானது," என்று லாண்டவ் அப்போது கூறியதாக மேற்கோள் காட்டப்பட்டது.

18 . “[The character of Spock is] the antithesis of why I do what I do,” Landau was quoted as saying back then.

19 . ஒரு சிறிய அமைதியான ஐரோப்பிய பெலாரஸின் எதிர்ப்பாக ஆக்கிரமிப்பு ஏகாதிபத்திய ரஷ்யா ஒரு அழகான புராணக்கதை.

19 . the aggressive imperial russia as the antithesis of a small european peaceful belarus is just a beautiful legend.

20 . மீண்டும் நான் கேட்கிறேன், சைண்டாலஜியை ஒரு மதம் என்று ஏன் அழைக்க வேண்டும் என்று அதன் நிறுவனர் நம்பும் போது அவர் கடவுளுக்கு எதிரானவர் - பிசாசு தானே?

20 . Again I ask, why call Scientology a religion when its founder believes he is the antithesis of God – the Devil himself?

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antithesis in Tamil தமிழ்

• எதிரிடை ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in Gujarati ગુજરાતી

• તદ્દન વિરોધી વાત ⇄ antithesis
• પ્રતિપક્ષતા ⇄ antithesis
• પ્રતિસિદ્ધાંત ⇄ antithesis
• વિરોધ ⇄ antithesis
• સીધો વિરોધ ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in Hindi हिन्दी

• अन्तर ⇄ antithesis
• अलंकार ⇄ antithesis
• प्रतिपक्ष ⇄ antithesis
• प्रतिपक्षता ⇄ antithesis
• भास तुलना ⇄ antithesis
• विरोध ⇄ antithesis
• विलोम ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ

• ವಿರೋಧಾಲಮ್ಕಾರ ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in Marathi मराठी

• अगदी विरुद्ध गोष्ट ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in Sindhi سنڌي

• اختلاف، ضد، مقابله، تضاد جي صنعت ⇄ Antithesis

antithesis in Telugu తెలుగు

• అనగా పదములకు ⇄ antithesis
• లేక ⇄ antithesis
• వాక్యములకు వుండేవిరుద్ధము. ⇄ antithesis
• విపరీతము ⇄ antithesis
• విరుద్ధత ⇄ antithesis

antithesis in English

• antithesis ⇄ antithesis, noun, pl.-ses. 1. the direct opposite. Ex. Hate is the antithesis of love. 2. opposition; contrast (of, between, or to). Ex. the antithesis of theory and fact. 3. anything opposed, or forming a contrast.

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Antithesis Definition

What is antithesis? Here’s a quick and simple definition:

Antithesis is a figure of speech that juxtaposes two contrasting or opposing ideas, usually within parallel grammatical structures. For instance, Neil Armstrong used antithesis when he stepped onto the surface of the moon in 1969 and said, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." This is an example of antithesis because the two halves of the sentence mirror each other in grammatical structure, while together the two halves emphasize the incredible contrast between the individual experience of taking an ordinary step, and the extraordinary progress that Armstrong's step symbolized for the human race.

Some additional key details about antithesis:

• Antithesis works best when it is used in conjunction with parallelism (successive phrases that use the same grammatical structure), since the repetition of structure makes the contrast of the content of the phrases as clear as possible.
• The word "antithesis" has another meaning, which is to describe something as being the opposite of another thing. For example, "love is the antithesis of selfishness." This guide focuses only on antithesis as a literary device.
• The word antithesis has its origins in the Greek word antithenai , meaning "to oppose." The plural of antithesis is antitheses.

How to Pronounce Antithesis

Here's how to pronounce antithesis: an- tith -uh-sis

Antithesis and Parallelism

Often, but not always, antithesis works in tandem with parallelism . In parallelism, two components of a sentence (or pair of sentences) mirror one another by repeating grammatical elements. The following is a good example of both antithesis and parallelism:

To err is human , to forgive divine .

The two clauses of the sentence are parallel because each starts off with an infinitive verb and ends with an adjective ("human" and "divine"). The mirroring of these elements then works to emphasize the contrast in their content, particularly in the very strong opposite contrast between "human" and "divine."

Antithesis Without Parallelism

In most cases, antitheses involve parallel elements of the sentence—whether a pair of nouns, verbs, adjectives, or other grammar elements. However, it is also possible to have antithesis without such clear cut parallelism. In the Temptations Song "My Girl," the singer uses antithesis when he says:

"When it's cold outside , I've got the month of May ."

Here the sentence is clearly cut into two clauses on either side of the comma, and the contrasting elements are clear enough. However, strictly speaking there isn't true parallelism here because "cold outside" and "month of May" are different types of grammatical structures (an adjective phrase and a noun phrase, respectively).

Antithesis vs. Related Terms

Three literary terms that are often mistakenly used in the place of antithesis are juxtaposition , oxymoron , and foil . Each of these three terms does have to do with establishing a relationship of difference between two ideas or characters in a text, but beyond that there are significant differences between them.

Antithesis vs. Juxtaposition

In juxtaposition , two things or ideas are placed next to one another to draw attention to their differences or similarities. In juxtaposition, the pairing of two ideas is therefore not necessarily done to create a relationship of opposition or contradiction between them, as is the case with antithesis. So, while antithesis could be a type of juxtaposition, juxtaposition is not always antithesis.

Antithesis vs. Oxymoron

In an oxymoron , two seemingly contradictory words are placed together because their unlikely combination reveals a deeper truth. Some examples of oxymorons include:

• Sweet sorrow
• Cruel kindness
• Living dead

The focus of antithesis is opposites rather than contradictions . While the words involved in oxymorons seem like they don't belong together (until you give them deeper thought), the words or ideas of antithesis do feel like they belong together even as they contrast as opposites. Further, antitheses seldom function by placing the two words or ideas right next to one another, so antitheses are usually made up of more than two words (as in, "I'd rather be among the living than among the dead").

Antithesis vs. Foil

Some Internet sources use "antithesis" to describe an author's decision to create two characters in a story that are direct opposites of one another—for instance, the protagonist and antagonist . But the correct term for this kind of opposition is a foil : a person or thing in a work of literature that contrasts with another thing in order to call attention to its qualities. While the sentence "the hare was fast, and the tortoise was slow" is an example of antithesis, if we step back and look at the story as a whole, the better term to describe the relationship between the characters of the tortoise and the hare is "foil," as in, "The character of the hare is a foil of the tortoise."

Antithesis Examples

Antithesis in literature.

Below are examples of antithesis from some of English literature's most acclaimed writers — and a comic book!

Antithesis in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities

In the famous opening lines of A Tale of Two Cities , Dickens sets out a flowing list of antitheses punctuated by the repetition of the word "it was" at the beginning of each clause (which is itself an example of the figure of speech anaphora ). By building up this list of contrasts, Dickens sets the scene of the French Revolution that will serve as the setting of his tale by emphasizing the division and confusion of the era. The overwhelming accumulation of antitheses is also purposefully overdone; Dickens is using hyperbole to make fun of the "noisiest authorities" of the day and their exaggerated claims. The passage contains many examples of antithesis, each consisting of one pair of contrasting ideas that we've highlighted to make the structure clearer.

It was the best of times , it was the worst of times , it was the age of wisdom , it was the age of foolishness , it was the epoch of belief , it was the epoch of incredulity , it was the season of Light , it was the season of Darkness , it was the spring of hope , it was the winter of despair , we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven , we were all going direct the other way —in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

Antithesis in John Milton's Paradise Lost

In this verse from Paradise Lost , Milton's anti-hero , Satan, claims he's happier as the king of Hell than he could ever have been as a servant in Heaven. He justifies his rebellion against God with this pithy phrase, and the antithesis drives home the double contrast between Hell and Heaven, and between ruling and serving.

Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.

Antithesis in William Shakespeare's Othello

As the plot of Othello nears its climax , the antagonist of the play, Iago, pauses for a moment to acknowledge the significance of what is about to happen. Iago uses antithesis to contrast the two opposite potential outcomes of his villainous plot: either events will transpire in Iago's favor and he will come out on top, or his treachery will be discovered, ruining him.

This is the night That either makes me or fordoes me quite .

In this passage, the simple word "either" functions as a cue for the reader to expect some form of parallelism, because the "either" signals that a contrast between two things is coming.

Antithesis in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Shakespeare's plays are full of antithesis, and so is Hamlet's most well-known "To be or not to be" soliloquy . This excerpt of the soliloquy is a good example of an antithesis that is not limited to a single word or short phrase. The first instance of antithesis here, where Hamlet announces the guiding question (" to be or not to be ") is followed by an elaboration of each idea ("to be" and "not to be") into metaphors that then form their own antithesis. Both instances of antithesis hinge on an " or " that divides the two contrasting options.

To be or not to be , that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them ...

Antithesis in T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets"

In this excerpt from his poem "Four Quartets," T.S. Eliot uses antithesis to describe the cycle of life, which is continuously passing from beginning to end, from rise to fall, and from old to new.

In my beginning is my end . In succession Houses rise and fall , crumble, are extended, Are removed, destroyed, restored, or in their place Is an open field, or a factory, or a by-pass. Old stone to new building , old timber to new fires ...

Antithesis in Green Lantern's Oath

Comic book writers know the power of antithesis too! In this catchy oath, Green Lantern uses antithesis to emphasize that his mission to defeat evil will endure no matter the conditions.

In brightest day , in blackest night , No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might Beware my power—Green lantern's light!

While most instances of antithesis are built around an "or" that signals the contrast between the two parts of the sentence, the Green Lantern oath works a bit differently. It's built around an implied "and" (to be technical, that first line of the oath is an asyndeton that replaces the "and" with a comma), because members of the Green Lantern corps are expressing their willingness to fight evil in all places, even very opposite environments.

Antithesis in Speeches

Many well-known speeches contain examples of antithesis. Speakers use antithesis to drive home the stakes of what they are saying, sometimes by contrasting two distinct visions of the future.

Antithesis in Patrick Henry's Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, 1775

This speech by famous American patriot Patrick Henry includes one of the most memorable and oft-quoted phrases from the era of the American Revolution. Here, Henry uses antithesis to emphasize just how highly he prizes liberty, and how deadly serious he is about his fight to achieve it.

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take: but as for me, give me liberty or give me death .

Antithesis in Martin Luther King Jr.'s Oberlin Commencement Address

In this speech by one of America's most well-known orators, antithesis allows Martin Luther King Jr. to highlight the contrast between two visions of the future; in the first vision, humans rise above their differences to cooperate with one another, while in the other humanity is doomed by infighting and division.

We must all learn to live together as brothers —or we will all perish together as fools .

Antithesis in Songs

In songs, contrasting two opposite ideas using antithesis can heighten the dramatic tension of a difficult decision, or express the singer's intense emotion—but whatever the context, antithesis is a useful tool for songwriters mainly because opposites are always easy to remember, so lyrics that use antithesis tend to stick in the head.

Antithesis in "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash (1981)

In this song by The Clash, the speaker is caught at a crossroads between two choices, and antithesis serves as the perfect tool to express just how confused and conflicted he is. The rhetorical question —whether to stay or to go—presents two opposing options, and the contrast between his lover's mood from one day (when everything is "fine") to the next (when it's all "black") explains the difficulty of his choice.

One day it's fine and next it's black So if you want me off your back Well, come on and let me know Should I stay or should I go ? Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble If I stay it will be double ...

Antithesis in "My Girl" by the Temptations (1965)

In this song, the singer uses a pair of metaphors to describe the feeling of joy that his lover brings him. This joy is expressed through antithesis, since the singer uses the miserable weather of a cloudy, cold day as the setting for the sunshine-filled month of May that "his girl" makes him feel inside, emphasizing the power of his emotions by contrasting them with the bleak weather.

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day When it's cold outside I've got the month of May Well I guess you'd say, What can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl Talkin' bout my girl.

Why Do Writers Use Antithesis?

Fundamentally, writers of all types use antithesis for its ability to create a clear contrast. This contrast can serve a number of purposes, as shown in the examples above. It can:

• Present a stark choice between two alternatives.
• Convey magnitude or range (i.e. "in brightest day, in darkest night" or "from the highest mountain, to the deepest valley").
• Express strong emotions.
• Create a relationship of opposition between two separate ideas.
• Accentuate the qualities and characteristics of one thing by placing it in opposition to another.

Whatever the case, antithesis almost always has the added benefit of making language more memorable to listeners and readers. The use of parallelism and other simple grammatical constructions like "either/or" help to establish opposition between concepts—and opposites have a way of sticking in the memory.

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Definition of Antithesis

Antithesis is a literary device that refers to the juxtaposition of two opposing elements through the parallel grammatical structure. The word antithesis, meaning absolute opposite, is derived from Greek for “ setting opposite,” indicating when something or someone is in direct contrast or the obverse of another thing or person.

Antithesis is an effective literary and rhetorical device , as it pairs exact opposite or contrasting ideas by utilizing the parallel grammatical structure. This helps readers and audience members define concepts through contrast and develop an understanding of something through defining its opposite. In addition, through the use of parallelism , antithesis establishes a repetitive structure that makes for rhythmic writing and lyrical speech.

For example, Alexander Pope states in  An Essay on Criticism , “ To err is human ; to forgive divine.” Pope’s use of antithesis reflects the impact of this figure of speech in writing, as it creates a clear, memorable, and lyrical effect for the reader. In addition, Pope sets human error in contrast to divine forgiveness, allowing readers to understand that it is natural for people to make mistakes, and therefore worthy for others to absolve them when they do.

Examples of Antithesis in Everyday Speech

Antithesis is often used in everyday speech as a means of conveying opposing ideas in a concise and expressive way. Since antithesis is intended to be a figure of speech, such statements are not meant to be understood in a literal manner. Here are some examples of antithesis used in everyday speech:

• Go big or go home.
• Spicy food is heaven on the tongue but hell in the tummy.
• Those who can, do; those who can’t do, teach.
• Get busy living or get busy dying.
• Speech is silver but silence is gold.
• No pain, no gain.
• It’s not a show, friends; it’s show business.
• No guts, no glory.
• A moment on the lips; a lifetime on the hips.
• If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.

Common Examples of Antithesis from Famous Speeches

Antithesis can be an effective rhetorical device in terms of calling attention to drastic differences between opposing ideas and concepts. By highlighting the contrast side-by-side with the exact same structure, the speaker is able to impact an audience in a memorable and significant way. Here are some common examples of antithesis from famous speeches:

• “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character .” (Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream”)
• “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” (Abraham Lincoln “The Gettysburg Address”)
• “‘Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not.'” (Edward Kennedy quoting Robert F. Kennedy during eulogy )
• “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as well as change.” (John F. Kennedy “Presidential Inaugural Speech”)
• “You see, for any champion to succeed, he must have a team — a very incredible, special team; people that he can depend on, count on, and rely upon through everything — the highs and lows, the wins and losses, the victories and failures, and even the joys and heartaches that happen both on and off the court.” (Michael Chang “ Induction Speech for Tennis Hall of Fame”)

Examples of Proverbs Featuring Antithesis

Proverbs are simple and often traditional sayings that express insight into truths that are perceived, based on common sense or experience. These sayings are typically intended to be metaphorical and therefore rely on figures of speech such as antithesis. Proverbs that utilize antithetical parallelism feature an antithesis to bring together opposing ideas in defined contrast. Therefore, antithesis is effective as a literary device in proverbs by allowing the reader to consider one idea and then it’s opposite. It also makes for lyrical and easily remembered sayings.

Here are some examples of proverbs featuring antithesis:

• Cleanliness is next to godliness.
• Beggars can’t be choosers.
• Easy come, easy go.
• Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
• Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.
• Like father, like son.
• Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
• An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.
• Be slow in choosing, but slower in changing.
• Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile.
• If you can’t beat them, join them.
• Keep your mouth closed and your eyes open.
• One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.
• Out of sight, out of mind.
• Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Utilizing Antithesis in Writing

As a literary device, antithesis allows authors to add contrast to their writing. This is effective in terms of comparing two contrasting ideas, such as a character’s conflicting emotions or a setting’s opposing elements. In literature, antithesis doesn’t require a pairing of exact opposites, but rather concepts that are different and distinct. In addition, since antithesis creates a lyrical quality to writing through parallel structure , the rhythm of phrasing and wording should be as similar as possible. Like most literary and rhetorical devices, overuse of antithesis will create confusion or invoke boredom in a reader as well as make the writing seem forced.

Antithesis and Parallelism

Both terms demonstrate a fundamental difference. An antithesis comprises two contradictory ideas and parallelism does not necessarily comprise opposite ideas or persons. It could have more than two ideas or persons. As the name suggests that parallelism is a condition where is an antithesis is an opposition. For example, man proposes, God disposes, has two contradictory ideas. However, it is also a parallel sentence . Furthermore, parallelism occurs mostly in structure and less in ideas. Even similar ideas could occur in parallelism, while an antithesis has only dissimilar ideas.

Antithesis and Juxtaposition

As far as juxtaposition is concerned, it means placing two ideas together that are dissimilar. They need not be opposite to each other. In the case of antithesis, they must be opposite to each other as in the case of man proposes, God disposes. Not only these two ideas are dissimilar, but also they are opposite. In the case of juxtaposition, a poet only puts two ideas together and they are not opposed to each other.

Use of Antithesis in Sentences  

• As soon he dies, he becomes a dead living.
• Most people do not understand the value of money when the poor put money ahead of them.
• Some people make money, while some waste it.
• Although they have gone leaps ahead, they have also stepped back just in the nick of time.
• The public comes forward when there is prosperity and moves back when there is adversity.

Examples of Antithesis in Literature

Antithesis is an effective literary device and figure of speech in which a writer intentionally juxtaposes two contrasting ideas or entities. Antithesis is typically achieved through parallel structure, in which opposing concepts or elements are paired in adjacent phrases , clauses , or sentences. This draws the reader’s attention to the significance or importance of the agents being contrasted, thereby adding a memorable and meaningful quality to the literary work.

Here are some examples of antithesis in well-known works of literature:

Example 1:  Hamlet (William Shakespeare)

Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice ; Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.

In Shakespeare’s well-known play , he utilizes antithesis as a literary device for Polonius to deliver fatherly advice to his son before Laertes leaves for France. In these lines, Polonius pairs contrasting ideas such as listening and speaking using parallel structure. This adds a lyrical element to the wording, in addition to having a memorable and foreboding impact on the characters and audience members with the meaning of each line.

Despite the attempt by Polonius to impart logical thinking, measured response, and wise counsel to his son through antithesis, Laertes becomes so fixated on avenging his father’s death that his actions are impulsive and imprudent. Polonius’s antithetical words are not heeded by his son, resulting in the death of several characters including Hamlet and Laertes himself.

Example 2:  Paradise Lost  (John Milton)

Here at least We shall be free; the Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.

In Milton’s epic poem , he explores the Fall of Satan as well as the temptation and subsequent Fall of Man. This passage is spoken by Satan after he has been condemned to Hell by God for attempting to assume power and authority in Heaven. Satan is unrepentant of his actions, and wants to persuade his followers that Hell is preferable to Heaven.

Satan utilizes antithesis in the last line of this passage to encourage his rebellious followers to understand that, in Hell, they are free and rule their own destiny. In this line, Milton contrasts not just the ideas of Hell and Heaven, but also of reign and servitude as concepts applied to the angels , respectively. Pairing these opposites by using this literary device has two effects for the reader. First, Satan’s claim foreshadows his ability to use his words describing independence to tempt Eve, resulting in her and Adam’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Second, this antithesis invites the reader to consider Satan’s thought-process and experience to gain a deeper understanding of his motives in the poem.

Example 3:  Fire and Ice  (Robert Frost)

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.

In his poem, Frost utilizes antithesis to contrast fire and ice as elements with devastating and catastrophic potential to end the world. Frost effectively demonstrates the equal powers for the destruction of these elements, despite showcasing them as opposing forces. In this case, the poet’s antithesis has a literal as well as figurative interpretation. As the poem indicates, the world could literally end in the fire as well as ice. However, fire and ice are contrasting symbols in the poem as well. Fire represents “desire,” most likely in the form of greed, the corruption of power, domination, and control. Conversely, ice represents “hate” in the form of prejudice, oppression, neglect, and isolation.

The presence of antithesis in the poem is effective for readers in that it evokes contrasting and powerful imagery of fire and ice as opposing yet physically destructive forces. In addition, the human characteristics associated with fire and ice, and what they represent as psychologically and socially destructive symbols, impact the reader in a powerful and memorable way as well. Antithesis elevates for the reader the understanding that the source of the end of the world may not be natural causes but rather human action or behavior; and that the end of the world may not be simply the destruction of the earth, but rather the destruction of humankind.

Example 4: The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives so that nation might live.

The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.

The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

These three examples from the address of Abraham Lincoln show the use of contradictory ideas put together in one sentence. They show how he mentions living and dead putting them side by side. This antithesis has helped Lincoln as well as America to come out of the ravages of the Civil War.

Function of Antithesis

An antithesis helps make an idea distinct and prominent when it contradicts another idea in the first part of the argument . This contrastive feature helps make readers make their argument solid, cogent, and eloquent. Sentences comprising anthesis also become easy to remember, quote, and recall when required. When an antithesis occurs in a text, it creates an argumentative atmosphere where a dialectic could take place and helps writers and speakers hook their audience easily with antithetical statements.

Synonyms of Antithesis

Antithesis has no exact synonyms but several words come closer in meanings such as opposite, reverse, converse, reversal, inverse, extreme, another side of the coin, or flip side or contrast.

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Antithesis: Meaning, Definition and Examples

Figures of speech , otherwise known as rhetorical devices, are used in the English language to beautify and make your language look and sound a lot more effective rather than a literal presentation of information. Each figure of speech has its function and is meant to perform its roles giving the context a unique effect. In this article, you will learn about one such figure of speech called antithesis. Read through the article to learn more about what antithesis is, its definition and how it differs from an oxymoron. You can also check out the examples and analyse how it is written for an in-depth understanding of the same.

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What is antithesis – meaning and definition, what differentiates an antithesis from an oxymoron, some common examples of antithesis, frequently asked questions on antithesis.

An antithesis is a figure of speech that states strongly contrasting ideas placed in juxtaposition. They contain compound sentences with the two independent clauses separated by a comma or a semicolon , in most cases. However, there are also instances where the antithesis is a compound sentence with a conjunction . An antithesis is mainly used to portray the stark difference between the two opposing ideas.

Antithesis, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as “a contrast between two things”, and according to the Cambridge Dictionary, “a difference or opposition between two things”. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives a more explanatory definition. According to it, antithesis is “the rhetorical contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences”.

Knowing the difference between an antithesis and an oxymoron will help you comprehend and use both the rhetorical devices effectively. Take a look at the table given below to learn more.

Here are some of the most common examples of antithesis for your reference.

• Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
• Keep your mouth closed and your eyes open.
• “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” – Charles Dickens
• “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – Neil Armstrong
• “Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven.” – John Milton
• Speech is silver, but silence is gold.
• “Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.” – William Shakespeare
• Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.
• “To err is human; to forgive divine.” – Alexander Pope
• Money is the root of all evil: poverty is the fruit of all goodness.

What is antithesis?

An antithesis is a figure of speech that states strongly contrasting ideas placed in juxtaposition. They contain compound sentences with the two independent clauses separated by a comma or a semicolon, in most cases. However, there are also instances where the antithesis is a compound sentence with a conjunction.

What is the definition of antithesis?

What is the difference between antithesis and oxymoron.

The main difference between an antithesis and an oxymoron is that antithesis refers to the use of two contrasting ideas or thoughts conveyed in two independent clauses placed in juxtaposition, separated by a comma, a semicolon or a conjunction; whereas, the term ‘oxymoron’ refers to the use of two opposite words within a phrase to create an effect.

Give some examples of antithesis.

Here are a few examples of antithesis for your reference.

• “Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing.” – Goethe
• “Folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Man proposes, God disposes.”
• Beggars can’t be choosers.
• Be slow in choosing, but slower in changing.

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மத்தேயு 5 – Matthew 5

1 - அவர் திரளான ஜனங்களைக் கண்டு மலையின் மேல் ஏறினார்; அவர் உட்கார்ந்தபொழுது, அவருடைய சீஷர்கள் அவரிடத்தில் வந்தார்கள்.

English:- Now When He Saw The Crowds, He Went Up On A Mountainside And Sat Down. His Disciples Came To Him,

2 - அப்பொழுது அவர் தமது வாயைத் திறந்து அவர்களுக்கு உபதேசித்துச் சொன்னது என்னவென்றால்:

English:- And He Began To Teach Them Saying:

3 - ஆவியில் எளிமையுள்ளவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; பரலோகராஜ்யம் அவர்களுடையது.

English:- "Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven.

4 - துயரப்படுகிறவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் ஆறுதலடைவார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Will Be Comforted.

5 - சாந்தகுணமுள்ளவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் பூமியைச் சுதந்தரித்துக்கொள்ளுவார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are The Meek, For They Will Inherit The Earth.

6 - நீதியின்மேல் பசிதாகமுள்ளவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் திருப்தியடைவார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness, For They Will Be Filled.

7 - இரக்கமுடையவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் இரக்கம் பெறுவார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy.

8 - இருதயத்தில் சுத்தமுள்ளவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் தேவனைத் தரிசிப்பார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are The Pure In Heart, For They Will See God.

9 - சமாதானம் பண்ணுகிறவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; அவர்கள் தேவனுடைய புத்திரர் என்னப்படுவார்கள்.

English:- Blessed Are The Peacemakers, For They Will Be Called Sons Of God.

10 - நீதியினிமித்தம் துன்பப்படுகிறவர்கள் பாக்கியவான்கள்; பரலோகராஜ்யம் அவர்களுடையது.

English:- Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Because Of Righteousness, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven.

11 - என்னிமித்தம் உங்களை நிந்தித்துத் துன்பப்படுத்தி, பலவித தீமையான மொழிகளையும் உங்கள்பேரில் பொய்யாய்ச் சொல்வார்களானால் பாக்கியவான்களாயிருப்பீர்கள்.

English:- "Blessed Are You When People Insult You, Persecute You And Falsely Say All Kinds Of Evil Against You Because Of Me.

12 - சந்தோஷப்பட்டு, களிகூருங்கள்; பரலோகத்தில் உங்கள் பலன் மிகுதியாயிருக்கும்; உங்களுக்கு முன்னிருந்த தீர்க்கதரிசிகளையும் அப்படியே துன்பப்படுத்தினார்களே.

English:- Rejoice And Be Glad, Because Great Is Your Reward In Heaven, For In The Same Way They Persecuted The Prophets Who Were Before You.

13 - நீங்கள் பூமிக்கு உப்பாயிருக்கிறீர்கள்; உப்பானது சாரமற்றுப்போனால், எதினால் சாரமாக்கப்படும்? வெளியே கொட்டப்படுவதற்கும், மனுஷரால் மிதிக்கப்படுவதற்குமே ஒழிய வேறொன்றுக்கும் உதவாது.

English:- "You Are The Salt Of The Earth. But If The Salt Loses Its Saltiness, How Can It Be Made Salty Again? It Is No Longer Good For Anything, Except To Be Thrown Out And Trampled By Men.

14 - நீங்கள் உலகத்துக்கு வெளிச்சமாயிருக்கிறீர்கள்; மலையின் மேல் இருக்கிற பட்டணம் மறைந்திருக்கமாட்டாது.

English:- "You Are The Light Of The World. A City On A Hill Cannot Be Hidden.

15 - விளக்கைக் கொளுத்தி மரக்காலால் மூடிவைக்காமல், விளக்குத் தண்டின்மேல் வைப்பார்கள்; அப்பொழுது அது வீட்டிலுள்ள யாவருக்கும் வெளிச்சம் கொடுக்கும்.

English:- Neither Do People Light A Lamp And Put It Under A Bowl. Instead They Put It On Its Stand, And It Gives Light To Everyone In The House.

16 - இவ்விதமாய், மனுஷர் உங்கள் நற்கிரியைகளைக்கண்டு, பரலோகத்திலிருக்கிற உங்கள் பிதாவை மகிமைப்படுத்தும்படி, உங்கள் வெளிச்சம் அவர்கள் முன்பாகப் பிரகாசிக்கக்கடவது.

English:- In The Same Way, Let Your Light Shine Before Men, That They May See Your Good Deeds And Praise Your Father In Heaven.

17 - நியாயப்பிரமாணத்தையானாலும் தீர்க்கதரிசனங்களையானாலும் அழிக்கிறதற்கு வந்தேன் என்று எண்ணிக்கொள்ளாதேயுங்கள்; அழிக்கிறதற்கு அல்ல, நிறைவேற்றுகிறதற்கே வந்தேன்.

English:- "Do Not Think That I Have Come To Abolish The Law Or The Prophets; I Have Not Come To Abolish Them But To Fulfill Them.

18 - வானமும் பூமியும் ஒழிந்துபோனாலும், நியாயப்பிரமாணத்திலுள்ளதெல்லாம் நிறைவேறுமளவும், அதில் ஒரு சிறு எழுத்தாகிலும், ஒரு எழுத்தின் உறுப்பாகிலும் ஒழிந்து போகாது என்று மெய்யாகவே உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்.

English:- I Tell You The Truth, Until Heaven And Earth Disappear, Not The Smallest Letter, Not The Least Stroke Of A Pen, Will By Any Means Disappear From The Law Until Everything Is Accomplished.

19 - ஆகையால், இந்தக் கற்பனைகள் எல்லாவற்றிலும் சிறிதொன்றையாகிலும் மீறி, அவ்விதமாய் மனுஷருக்குப் போதிக்கிறவன் பரலோகராஜ்யத்தில் எல்லாரிலும் சிறியவன் என்னப்படுவான்; இவைகளைக் கைக்கொண்டு போதிக்கிறவன் பரலோகராஜ்யத்தில் பெரியவன் என்னப்படுவான்.

English:- Anyone Who Breaks One Of The Least Of These Commandments And Teaches Others To Do The Same Will Be Called Least In The Kingdom Of Heaven, But Whoever Practices And Teaches These Commands Will Be Called Great In The Kingdom Of Heaven.

20 - வேதபாரகர் பரிசேயர் என்பவர்களுடைய நீதியிலும் உங்கள் நீதி அதிகமாயிராவிட்டால், பரலோகராஜ்யத்தில் பிரவேசிக்கமாட்டீர்கள் என்று உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்.

English:- For I Tell You That Unless Your Righteousness Surpasses That Of The Pharisees And The Teachers Of The Law, You Will Certainly Not Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven.

21 - கொலை செய்யாதிருப்பாயாக என்பதும், கொலைசெய்கிறவன் நியாயத்தீர்ப்புக்கு ஏதுவாயிருப்பான் என்பதும், பூர்வத்தாருக்கு உரைக்கப்பட்டதென்று கேள்விப்பட்டிருக்கிறீர்கள்.

English:- "You Have Heard That It Was Said To The People Long Ago, 'Do Not Murder, And Anyone Who Murders Will Be Subject To Judgment.'

22 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்; தன் சகோதரனை நியாயமில்லாமல் கோபித்துக்கொள்ளுகிறவன் நியாயத்தீர்ப்புக்கு ஏதுவாயிருப்பான்; தன் சகோதரனை வீணனென்று சொல்லுகிறவன் ஆலோசனை சங்கத்தீர்ப்புக்கு ஏதுவாயிருப்பான்; மூடனே என்று சொல்லுகிறவன் எரிநரகத்திற்கு ஏதுவாயிருப்பான்.

English:- But I Tell You That Anyone Who Is Angry With His Brother Will Be Subject To Judgment. Again, Anyone Who Says To His Brother, 'Raca, ' Is Answerable To The Sanhedrin. But Anyone Who Says, 'You Fool!' Will Be In Danger Of The Fire Of Hell.

23 - ஆகையால், நீ பலிபீடத்தினிடத்தில் உன் காணிக்கையைச் செலுத்த வந்து, உன் பேரில் உன் சகோதரனுக்குக் குறை உண்டென்று அங்கே நினைவு கூருவாயாகில்,

English:- "Therefore, If You Are Offering Your Gift At The Altar And There Remember That Your Brother Has Something Against You,

24 - அங்கேதானே பலிபீடத்தின் முன் உன் காணிக்கையை வைத்துவிட்டுப் போய், முன்பு உன் சகோதரனோடே ஒப்புரவாகி, பின்பு வந்து உன் காணிக்கையைச் செலுத்து.

English:- Leave Your Gift There In Front Of The Altar. First Go And Be Reconciled To Your Brother; Then Come And Offer Your Gift.

25 - எதிராளி உன்னை நியாயாதிபதியினிடத்தில் ஒப்புக்கொடாமலும், நியாயாதிபதி உன்னைச் சேவகனிடத்தில் ஒப்புக்கொடாமலும், நீ சிறைச்சாலையில் வைக்கப்படாமலும் இருக்கும்படியாக, நீ உன் எதிராளியோடு வழியில் இருக்கும்போதே சீக்கிரமாய் அவனுடனே நல்மனம் பொருந்து.

English:- "Settle Matters Quickly With Your Adversary Who Is Taking You To Court. Do It While You Are Still With Him On The Way, Or He May Hand You Over To The Judge, And The Judge May Hand You Over To The Officer, And You May Be Thrown Into Prison.

26 - பொருந்தாவிட்டால், நீ ஒரு காசும் குறைவின்றிக் கொடுத்துத் தீர்க்குமட்டும் அவ்விடத்திலிருந்து புறப்படமாட்டாய் என்று, மெய்யாகவே உனக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்.

English:- I Tell You The Truth, You Will Not Get Out Until You Have Paid The Last Penny.

27 - விபசாரஞ் செய்யாதிருப்பாயாக என்பது பூர்வத்தாருக்கு உரைக்கப்பட்டதென்று கேள்விப்பட்டிருக்கிறீர்கள்.

English:- "You Have Heard That It Was Said, 'Do Not Commit Adultery.'

28 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன் ஒரு ஸ்திரீயை இச்சையோடு பார்க்கிற எவனும் தன் இருதயத்தில் அவளோடே விபசாரஞ்செய்தாயிற்று.

English:- But I Tell You That Anyone Who Looks At A Woman Lustfully Has Already Committed Adultery With Her In His Heart.

29 - உன் வலது கண் உனக்கு இடறலுண்டாக்கினால், அதைப் பிடுங்கி எறிந்து போடு; உன் சரீரம் முழுவதும் நரகத்தில் தள்ளப்படுவதைப்பார்க்கிலும், உன் அவயவங்களில் ஒன்று கெட்டுப்போவது உனக்கு நலமாயிருக்கும்.

English:- If Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Gouge It Out And Throw It Away. It Is Better For You To Lose One Part Of Your Body Than For Your Whole Body To Be Thrown Into Hell.

30 - உன் வலது கை உனக்கு இடறலுண்டாக்கினால், அதைத் தறித்து எறிந்து போடு; உன் சரீரம் முழுவதும் நரகத்தில் தள்ளப்படுவதைப்பார்க்கிலும், உன் அவயவங்களில் ஒன்று கெட்டுப்போவது உனக்கு நலமாயிருக்கும்.

English:- And If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut It Off And Throw It Away. It Is Better For You To Lose One Part Of Your Body Than For Your Whole Body To Go Into Hell.

31 - தன் மனைவியைத் தள்ளிவிடுகிற எவனும் தள்ளுதற்சீட்டை அவளுக்கு கொடுக்கக்கடவன் என்று உரைக்கப்பட்டது.

English:- "It Has Been Said, 'Anyone Who Divorces His Wife Must Give Her A Certificate Of Divorce.'

32 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்; வேசித்தன முகாந்தரத்தினாலொழிய தன் மனைவியைத் தள்ளிவிடுகிறவன், அவளை விபசாரஞ்செய்யப்பண்ணுகிறவனாயிருப்பான்; அப்படித் தள்ளிவிடப்பட்டவளை விவாகம் பண்ணுகிறவனும் விபசாரஞ்செய்கிறவனாயிருப்பான்.

English:- But I Tell You That Anyone Who Divorces His Wife, Except For Marital Unfaithfulness, Causes Her To Become An Adulteress, And Anyone Who Marries The Divorced Woman Commits Adultery.

33 - அன்றியும், பொய்யாணையிடாமல் உன் ஆணைகளைக் கர்த்தர் முன்னிலையாய்ச் செலுத்துவாயாக என்று பூர்வத்தாருக்கு உரைக்கப்பட்டதென்று கேள்விப்பட்டிருக்கிறீர்கள்.

English:- "Again, You Have Heard That It Was Said To The People Long Ago, 'Do Not Break Your Oath, But Keep The Oaths You Have Made To The Lord.'

34 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன் பரிச்சேதம் சத்தியம்பண்ணவேண்டாம்; வானத்தின் பேரில் சத்தியம்பண்ணவேண்டாம், அது தேவனுடைய சிங்காசனம்.

English:- But I Tell You, Do Not Swear At All: Either By Heaven, For It Is God's Throne;

35 - பூமியின் பேரிலும் சத்தியம்பண்ணவேண்டாம், அது தேவனுடைய பாதபடி; எருசலேமின் பேரிலும் சத்தியம்பண்ணவேண்டாம், அது மகாராஜாவின் நகரம்.

English:- Or By The Earth, For It Is His Footstool; Or By Jerusalem, For It Is The City Of The Great King.

36 - உன் சிரசின் பேரிலும் சத்தியம்பண்ணவேண்டாம், அதின் ஒரு மயிரையாவது வெண்மையாக்கவும் கறுப்பாக்கவும் உன்னால் கூடாதே.

English:- And Do Not Swear By Your Head, For You Cannot Make Even One Hair White Or Black.

37 - உள்ளதை உள்ளதென்றும், இல்லதை இல்லதென்றும் சொல்லுங்கள்; இதற்கு மிஞ்சினது தீமையினால் உண்டாயிருக்கும்.

English:- Simply Let Your 'Yes' Be 'Yes,' And Your 'No,' 'No'; Anything Beyond This Comes From The Evil One.

38 - கண்ணுக்குக் கண், பல்லுக்கு பல் என்று உரைக்கப்பட்டதைக் கேள்விப்பட்டிருக்கிறீர்கள்.

English:- "You Have Heard That It Was Said, 'Eye For Eye, And Tooth For Tooth.'

39 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன்; தீமையோடு எதிர்த்து நிற்கவேண்டாம்; ஒருவன் உன்னை வலது கன்னத்தில் அறைந்தால், அவனுக்கு மறு கன்னத்தையும் திருப்பிக் கொடு.

English:- But I Tell You, Do Not Resist An Evil Person. If Someone Strikes You On The Right Cheek, Turn To Him The Other Also.

40 - உன்னோடு வழக்காடி உன் வஸ்திரத்தை எடுத்துக்கொள்ளவேண்டுமென்றிருக்கிறவனுக்கு உன் அங்கியையும் விட்டுவிடு.

English:- And If Someone Wants To Sue You And Take Your Tunic, Let Him Have Your Cloak As Well.

41 - ஒருவன் உன்னை ஒரு மைல் தூரம் வரப் பலவந்தம் பண்ணினால், அவனோடு இரண்டு மைல் தூரம் போ.

English:- If Someone Forces You To Go One Mile, Go With Him Two Miles.

42 - உன்னிடத்தில் கேட்கிறவனுக்குக் கொடு, உன்னிடத்தில் கடன் வாங்க விரும்புகிறவனுக்கு முகங்கோணாதே.

English:- Give To The One Who Asks You, And Do Not Turn Away From The One Who Wants To Borrow From You.

43 - உனக்கடுத்தவனைச் சிநேகித்து, உன் சத்துருவைப் பகைப்பாயாக என்று சொல்லப்பட்டதைக் கேள்விப்பட்டிருக்கிறீர்கள்.

English:- "You Have Heard That It Was Said, 'Love Your Neighbor And Hate Your Enemy.'

44 - நான் உங்களுக்குச் சொல்லுகிறேன், உங்கள் சத்துருக்களைச் சிநேகியுங்கள்; உங்களைச் சபிக்கிறவர்களை ஆசீர்வதியுங்கள்; உங்களைப் பகைக்கிறவர்களுக்கு நன்மை செய்யுங்கள்; உங்களை நிந்திக்கிறவர்களுக்காகவும் உங்களைத் துன்பப்படுத்துகிறவர்களுக்காகவும் ஜெபம் பண்ணுங்கள்.

English:- But I Tell You: Love Your Enemies And Pray For Those Who Persecute You,

45 - இப்படிச் செய்வதினால் நீங்கள் பரலோகத்திலிருக்கிற உங்கள் பரம பிதாவுக்கு புத்திரராயிருப்பீர்கள்; அவர் தீயோர் மேலும் நல்லோர் மேலும் தமது சூரியனை உதிக்கப்பண்ணி, நீதியுள்ளவர்கள் மேலும் அநீதியுள்ளவர்கள் மேலும் மழையைப் பெய்யப்பண்ணுகிறார்.

English:- That You May Be Sons Of Your Father In Heaven. He Causes His Sun To Rise On The Evil And The Good, And Sends Rain On The Righteous And The Unrighteous.

46 - உங்களைச் சிநேகிக்கிறவர்களையே நீங்கள் சிநேகிப்பீர்களானால், உங்களுக்குப் பலன் என்ன? ஆயக்காரரும் அப்படியே செய்கிறார்கள் அல்லவா?

English:- If You Love Those Who Love You, What Reward Will You Get? Are Not Even The Tax Collectors Doing That?

47 - உங்கள் சகோதரரைமாத்திரம் வாழ்த்துவீர்களானால், நீங்கள் விசேஷித்துச் செய்கிறது என்ன? ஆயக்காரரும் அப்படிச்செய்கிறார்களல்லவா?

English:- And If You Greet Only Your Brothers, What Are You Doing More Than Others? Do Not Even Pagans Do That?

48 - ஆகையால், பரலோகத்திலிருக்கிற உங்கள் பிதா பூரண சற்குணராயிருக்கிறதுபோல, நீங்களும் பூரண சற்குணராயிருக்கக்கடவீர்கள்.

English:- Be Perfect, Therefore, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect.