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Sunday School: 2026-04-19 Matthew 22:1-14 Parable of the wedding feast 1
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25. 2002-03-31 Easter
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27. Welcome
28. Matthew 22:1-5 Parable of the wedding feast 1
This content is being developed.
29. Matthew 21
30. Matthew 22
31. Matthew 22:1 Again another parable
32. Matthew 24:2 Answer occurrences
Matthew 24:2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν αυτοις ου βλεπετε ταυτα παντα αμην λεγω υμιν ου μη αφεθη ωδε λιθος επι λιθον ος ου καταλυθησεται [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἀποκρίνομαι" ≈ "answer" and comes from the ancient Greek word
"ἀποκρίνω" ≈ "separate, distinguish". Consider this word beginning of
«αποκρ» in the
GNT (Greek New Testament).
148 times translated as "answer" (in some way)
3 times not translated as "answer" (in some way).
Matthew 24:2 (changes verse meaning)
Mark 9:5 (interesting)
2 Corinthians 1:8 (interesting)
33. Matthew 22:1 Parables
Matthew 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, [kjv]
και αποκριθεις ο ιησους παλιν ειπεν εν παραβολαις αυτοις λεγων [gnt]
Matthew has decided that what Jesus is going to say is a
"parable". The Greek word
"parable" means, literally,
"thrown beyond". Do the
"parables" of Jesus have some meaning that is
"beyond" what is
"thrown" to the listener?
What is the difference between a
"parable" and a
"proverb"? It appears that the Hebrew/Aramaic has one word for this concept and that word can be translated into Greek as
"parable" or
"proverb".
"παραβολή" ≈ "saying, proverb"
"παρά" ≈ "beyond" and "βολή" ≈ "throw".
"παροιμία" ≈ "saying, proverb"
34. John 16:29 Proverbs and parables
Are the disciples ever confused about what Jesus means when he says something?
John 16:29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. [kjv]
λεγουσιν οι μαθηται αυτου ιδε νυν εν παρρησια λαλεις και παροιμιαν ουδεμιαν λεγεις [gnt]
… openlice… by-spell. [wes]
What is the difference between a
"parable" and a
"proverb"? It appears that the Hebrew/Aramaic has one word for this concept and that word can be translated into Greek as
"parable" or
"proverb".
"παραβολή" ≈ "saying, proverb"
"παρά" ≈ "beyond" and "βολή" ≈ "throw".
"παροιμία" ≈ "saying, proverb"
The Wessex Gospels use
"by-spell" for
"proverb" and
"openlice" or
"openly" for
"plainly".
It is possible that whoever did the Greek translation picked the Greek word that they thought best matched the original language, but the differences and implications are yet interesting (and left for another time and place).
35. Matthew 22:1
KJV: And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
Greek: και αποκριθεις ο ιησους παλιν ειπεν αυτοις εν παραβολαις αυτοις λεγων
36. Matthew 22:2-4 Parable of the wedding feast
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
37. Google AI meaning
Search query using Google AI: (underlining added):
What is the meaning of the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew? (as of 2025-12-16)
Main result:
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) symbolizes God's gracious invitation to the Kingdom of Heaven (the feast) for His Son (Jesus), which was largely rejected by Israel (the first guests) but then extended to all people (the outcasts). Its core meaning highlights God's persistent call to salvation, the rejection of that call by many, the inclusivity of the Gospel for everyone, and the necessity of a genuine, prepared heart (the wedding garment) to truly enter and participate in God's kingdom, warning against superficial faith and self-righteousness
38. More results
Key Meanings of the Characters and Elements:
The King: God the Father.
The Son: Jesus Christ.
The Wedding Banquet: The Kingdom of Heaven, salvation, and the joy of a relationship with God.
The First Guests (Invited but Refused): The religious leaders and people of Israel who rejected Jesus as Messiah.
The Servants: Prophets and messengers sent by God.
The Highway Guests (The Poor, Lame, etc.): Gentiles, outcasts, and all people, signifying the Gospel's extension beyond Israel.
The Wedding Garment: The righteousness and true spiritual preparation (faith, repentance, obedience) provided by God through Christ, not personal works.
(as of 2025-12-16)
39. More results
The Parable's Message:
God's Generous Call: God continually invites people to His joyful kingdom.
Rejection & Judgment: Many, especially the "invited," ignore or reject this call, leading to spiritual consequences.
Inclusion for All: The invitation is extended universally; God welcomes anyone who responds, regardless of background.
True Readiness: Simply being present isn't enough; one must be clothed in Christ's righteousness and have a genuine, committed faith, not just outward appearance or self-righteousness.
Accountability: There's a standard for entering the kingdom, requiring a transformed life and commitment, not just an initial acceptance.
(as of 2025-12-16)
40. Matthew 22:2 Word usage
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
| Matthew 22:2 |
| Strong |
Used |
Unique |
Word |
Part of speech |
| G3666 |
15 |
3 |
ωμοιωθη |
verb aorist passive indicative 3rd person singular |
| G935 |
115 |
6 |
βασιλει |
noun dative singular masculine |
| G1062 |
16 |
6 |
γαμους |
noun accusative plural masculine |
41. Kingdoms
 |
| Gospel |
Kingdom
of heaven |
Kingdom
of God |
| Matthew |
32 |
5* |
| Mark |
0 |
16 |
| Luke |
0 |
32 |
| John |
0 |
2 |
There are many viewpoints on the "kingdom" of "God" and the "kingdom" of "heaven/air". The "birds" of the "air" are the "birds" of "heaven". Which "heaven"?
Sometimes Jesus just says "kingdom". The TR (Textus Receptus) adds "of God" in one of these verses.
It appears that Jesus uses the noun phrase "kingdom" of "heaven/air" as a code word. Matthew just wrote down what was said. The others merged these together in their minds before writing what they remembered. Compare kingdom, vineyard, garden.
[verily verily vs. verily]
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42. Kingdom of heaven
The "
kingdom" of "
heaven" appears to be a perception of the mind and not a literal physical reality. There are two perceptions.
Good kingdom of heaven/air which leads to the kingdom of God.
Not good kingdom of heaven/air which is ruled by the birds of heaven/air.
Jesus uses one word for the not
good "
heaven" that is a play on words with "
tail" of the "
mind". Your "
mind" is supposed to be in your "
head" and
not your "
tail".
43. Matthew 22:1-5 Parable of the wedding feast 1
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
I'm just
whetting (i.e., wedding) your appetite for more! It's the
feast I can do! Common analogies:
The "Father" is "God" as the "King".
"Christ" is the "groom".
The "church" is the "bride".
What is a common interpretation of this "
parable"?
The
ancient Greek word
"ὁμοιόσω" ≈ "I liken", as in an
analogy, is a play on words with
"ὁ Μωϋσῆ" ≈ "the Moses". A somewhat similar story is in Luke 14:7-24.
44. Strongs - king
*G935 *115 βασιλεύς (bas-il-yooce') : probably from G939 (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
 |
Words: βασιλεα=15 βασιλει=6 βασιλεις=16 βασιλευ=8 βασιλευς=49 βασιλευσιν βασιλεων=11 βασιλεως=9
|
The
ancient Greek word
"βασιλεύς" ≈ "chief, master, emperor, king" and appears to be pre-Greek in origin.
45. Usage - king
- *G935 *115 βασιλεύς (bas-il-yooce') : probably from G939 (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
- βασιλει *6 of 115
- Matthew 18:23 ... of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take ...
- Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage ...
- Luke 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not ...
- Acts 25:14 ... declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain ...
- 1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only ...
- 1 Peter 2:13 ... for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
46. Matthew 22:2 King
47. Matthew 5:39 Whosoever is hostile
Matthew 5:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. [kjv]
εγω δε λεγω υμιν μη αντιστηναι τω πονηρω αλλ οστις σε ραπιζει εις την δεξιαν σιαγονα σου στρεψον αυτω και την αλλην [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ὅστις" ≈ "whoever, whosoever" is used in this exact form
16 times in Matthew,
15 by Jesus. and just
10 other times in the
GNT. This is a play on words here in
both Greek and Latin.
"ὅστις" ≈ "whoever, whosoever".
"ὀστέον" ≈ "bone" as in the first part of the English word "osteoporosis".
The English word
"hostile" comes, through French, from the Latin word
"hostis" ≈ "enemy" which is similar to how the Greek word would be pronounced. [guest, ghost, host, hostile]
48. Matthew 22:2 Hostile bones
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
There is a play on words here in
both Greek and
Latin.
"ὅστις" ≈ "whoever, whosoever".
"ὀστέον" ≈ "bone" as in the first part of the English word "osteoporosis".
Does the play on words fit in this "
parable"? There may be more than one meaning to the "
parable". Consider King Jehu and the
"servants" of Baal in 2 Kings 10. Keep in mind the mark of the Beast in Revelation 13:16-18 (where some of the patterns are opposites).
49. Strongs - wedding
*G1062 *16 γάμος (gam'-os) : of uncertain affinity; nuptials:--marriage, wedding.
 |
Words: γαμον γαμος=4 γαμου=4 γαμους=6 γαμων
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The ancient Greek word
"γάμους" ≈ "marriage, wedding" (noun, accusative masculine
plural). Only Jesus, in Matthew, and a verse in Luke, uses
plural "weddings".
The base word is
"υάμος" ≈ "marriage, wedding" (nominative singular). The singular form is
"γάμον" ≈ "marriage, wedding" (accusative singular).
The ancient Greek word
"άγαμος" ≈ "celibate, unmarried, singe".
50. Usage - wedding
51. Luke 14:8 Called into weddings
Luke 14:8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; [kjv]
οταν κληθης υπο τινος εις γαμους μη κατακλιθης εις την πρωτοκλισιαν μηποτε εντιμοτερος σου η κεκλημενος υπ αυτου [gnt]
The "
a" is
inferred.
... when you are called into a wedding ... (singular, as translated into English)
... when you are called into weddings ... (plural, as written in Greek)
52. Luke 14:8
KJV: When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
Greek: οταν κληθης υπο τινος εις γαμους μη κατακλιθης εις την πρωτοκλισιαν μηποτε εντιμοτερος σου η κεκλημενος υπ αυτου
53. Matthew 22:2-3,8 Weddings and wedding
Verses 2 and 3 use
"weddings" as
plural.
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
Verse 8 uses
"wedding" as
singular. Is this just
one of the
weddings?
22:8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. [kjv]
τοτε λεγει τοις δουλοις αυτου ο μεν γαμος ετοιμος εστιν οι δε κεκλημενοι ουκ ησαν αξιοι [gnt]
54. Matthew 22:2 Weddings
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
Which appears to be the case in the
GNT as explained by Jesus?
☐ One to one: The
one "
church" as a "
unity" is the
one "
bride" of
Jesus the "
groom". All or nothing. What about individuals in the church who are not doing what they are supposed to be doing? Here, the
singular "wedding" is appropriate. [better/bitter together]
☐ Many to one: Every "
member" of the
church is a "
bride" of
Jesus the "
groom". Each individual is a separate case to be considered. Here the
plural "weddings" is appropriate.
Jesus uses "
church" as a "
gathering of believers" in the
singular. Man has created "
churches" in the
plural.
Is there anything
"magical" about the
"weddings"?
55. Matthew 22:2 Magical weddings
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, [kjv]
ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου [gnt]
"γάμους" ≈ "marriage, wedding" (noun, accusative masculine plural).
"μάγους" ≈ "magical" (accusative masculine plural) and used to refer to the "Magi" or "wise men". [sorcery]
Why is the Greek word for
"wedding" plural?
"γάμον" ≈ "wedding" (accusative masculine singular).
"μάγον" ≈ "magical" (accusative masculine singular).
56. Matthew 22:2
KJV: The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
Greek: ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει οστις εποιησεν γαμους τω υιω αυτου
57. Matthew 22:3 Word usage
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
| Matthew 22:3 |
| Strong |
Used |
Unique |
Word |
Part of speech |
| G2564 |
148 |
4 |
καλεσαι |
verb aorist active infinitive |
| G2564 |
148 |
2 |
κεκλημενους |
verb perfect passive participle accusative plural masculine |
| G1062 |
16 |
6 |
γαμους |
noun accusative plural masculine |
| G2309 |
207 |
8 |
ηθελον |
verb imperfect active indicative 3rd person plural |
58. Matthew 22:3 Sent servants
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἀπόστολος" ≈ "one who is sent" and did not have the modern meaning of
"Apostle". Another meaning was developing of an
"apostle" being one who had first hand experience with Jesus Christ.
The ancient Greek word
"δοῦλος" ≈ "servant, slave". Who might be represented by the
"servants"? Keep in mind the sending of "
soldiers" in verse 7. That is, in four verses.
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☐ angels
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☐ people in general
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☐ believers in particular
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☐ someone else
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Can the
"servants" include those who are
"called"? That is, can the relationship be
reflexive?
59. Strongs - called
*G2564 *148 καλέω (kal-eh'-o) : akin to the base of G2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
 |
Words: εκαλεσα εκαλεσεν=10 εκαλουν=2 εκληθη=7 εκληθης=2 εκληθητε=7 καλει=5 καλειν καλεισθαι=3 καλειται=5 καλειτε καλεσαι=4 καλεσαντα καλεσαντες καλεσαντος=4 καλεσας=6 καλεσατε=1 καλεσεις=3 καλεσητε καλεσον καλεσουσιν καλεσω καλουμενη=6 καλουμενην=3 καλουμενης καλουμενον=11 καλουμενος=7 καλουμενου=2 καλουνται καλουντες καλουντος=4 καλουσα καλων κεκληκεν=2 κεκληκοτι κεκληκως κεκλημενοι=3 κεκλημενοις=2 κεκλημενος κεκλημενους=2 κεκλημενων κεκληται=2 κληθεις=2 κληθεν κληθεντος κληθηναι=3 κληθης=2 κληθησεται=11 κληθηση=2 κληθησονται=2 κληθητε=2 κληθωμεν
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60. Usage - called
- *G2564 *148 καλέω (kal-eh'-o) : akin to the base of G2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
- καλεσαι *4 of 148
- Matthew 9:13 ... I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners ...
- Matthew 22:3 ... his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: ...
- Mark 2:17 ... sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners ...
- Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners ...
- κεκλημενους *2 of 148
- Matthew 22:3 ... his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: ...
- Luke 14:7 ... a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out ...
- κεκλημενοις *2 of 148
- Matthew 22:4 ... servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my ...
- Luke 14:17 ... time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things ...
- καλεσατε *1 of 148
- Matthew 22:9 ... as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
61. Matthew 22:3 Calling the called
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
The
"servants" are
"calling" those that are
"called". Can this relation be reflexive (i.e., refer to itself in some way)?
How can the "salt" be "salted"?
How can "treasure" be "treasurized"?
How can those "called" be "called"?
Was Paul a
"servant"? Is an "
angel" properly described as a
"servant" or
"slave"?
62. Matthew 22:3 Called and bidden
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
The Greek words for
"call" and
"bidden" are part of the Greek word for "
church". At the end of this "
parable", those
"called" will be identified. The Greek words are the same.
KJV English rules tended to use a different word for each.
The ancient Greek word
"κλῆσις" ≈ "call" and comes from
"καλέω" ≈ "call". A derived word with prefix
"εκ" ≈ "out of", as in Exodus (the way out), is
"ἐκκλησία" ≈ "called-out ones, church" as in a "
gathering of believers".
63. Matthew 7:17 Raca fruit
64. Matthew 22:3 Raka
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"καλεσαι" ≈ "call" can be a play on words with "
beautiful" and a Spoonerism play on words with "
raca" as a made-up word such as running, swimming and tennising.
The English word
"raca" comes from the ancient Greek word
"ῥακά" ≈ "idiot, fool, good-for-nothing" which comes from Aramaic (similar to Hebrew) word
"ריקא" ≈ "worthless person".
Are those that are
"called" "hidden" in any way? Would they have a reason to be
"hidden"?
65. Matthew 22:3 Hidden and bidden
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
"κεκλημενοις" ≈ "called" (as used, verse 4)
"κεκλημενους" ≈ "called" (as used, verse 3)
"κεκρυμμενου" ≈ "hidden" (as in the "hidden" manna) are those "hidden" in the "field".
Note the similarity of the "
L" and "
R" sound in both Greek and English.
66. Matthew 22:3
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
Note the similarity of the "
L" and "
R" sound in both Greek and English.
Are those that are "called" effectively told the "council" "raca"?
Are those that are "called" "hidden" in any way? Would they have a reason to be "hidden"?
67. Matthew 13:44 Hidden in a field
Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. [kjv]
ομοια εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων θησαυρω κεκρυμμενω εν τω αγρω ον ευρων ανθρωπος εκρυψεν και απο της χαρας αυτου υπαγει και πωλει οσα εχει και αγοραζει τον αγρον εκεινον [gnt]
*G2928 *18 κρύπτω (kroop'-to) : a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering):--hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly).
The "
treasure" is
"hidden", found, and then
"hidden" again before the selling and buying. The ancient Greek word
"κρυπτός" ≈ "hidden, secret" and is from the ancient Greek word
"κρύπτω" ≈ "hide, cover" and is the source of the English word
"cryptography".
In kingdom parable 4, the woman hides or encrypts (with more negative connotations)
leaven (false doctrine) into meal/wheat (true doctrine).
68. Revelation 2:17 Hidden manna
Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. [kjv]
What is the "
hidden manna"? Might it be the "
living"
"bread"? How can
"manna" be
perverted.
The "n" sound (Hebrew) represents "faithfulness", "fish".
The "m" sound (Hebrew) represents "water", "physical existence".
What happens if the "
n" sound is changed to the "
m" sound?
"mama" as in the harlot queen of Babylon.
"ammo" as a Greek play on words with "sand" as a "house" built on "sand".
"mammon" as a confidence in one's own abilities instead of a trust in God.
69. Revelation 2:17 Hidden manna
Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. [kjv]
ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις τω νικωντι δωσω αυτω του μαννα του κεκρυμμενου και δωσω αυτω ψηφον λευκην και επι την ψηφον ονομα καινον γεγραμμενον ο ουδεις οιδεν ει μη ο λαμβανων [gnt]
RC3, Pergamus, relates to
KP3, mustard seed and tree and birds, and
TC8 stealing. The Greek word for
"hidden", in this form, appears only in
two other places, in Matthew, in the kingdom parables.
KP4: Right after (part of) the Leaven (false doctrine) mixed in with true doctrine. The "false" "dead" "bread".
KP5: Treasure hid in a field. The "true" "living" "bread".
That
"living" "bread" is part of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew. That aspect was
changed at the historical time of KP4 with limited reprieve at the historical time of KP5. Thus, it is
"hidden" "manna".
70. Strongs - hidden
*G2928 *18 κρύπτω (kroop'-to) : a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering):--hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly).
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Words: εκρυβη=4 εκρυψα εκρυψαν εκρυψας εκρυψεν=3 κεκρυμμενα κεκρυμμενον=1 κεκρυμμενος κεκρυμμενου=1 κεκρυμμενω κεκρυπται κρυβηναι=2 κρυψατε
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The ancient Greek word
"κρυπτός" ≈ "hidden, secret" and is from the ancient Greek word
"κρύπτω" ≈ "hide, cover" and whose meaning may have been influenced by the ancient Greek word
"καλύπτω" ≈ "cover".
Note the similarity of the "
L" and "
R" sound in both Greek and English.
71. Usage - hidden
- *G2928 *18 κρύπτω (kroop'-to) : a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering):--hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly).
- κεκρυμμενον *1 of 18
- Luke 18:34 ... this saying was hid from them, neither ...
- κεκρυμμενου *1 of 18
- Revelation 2:17 ... to eat of the hidden manna, and will give ...
72. Matthew 22:3
KJV: And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Greek: και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν
73. Matthew 22:3 Would not could not
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"would" "
not" is that of having "
no"
"desire".
"θέλω" ≈ "want, wish, care to" or "ἐθέλω" ≈ "want, wish, care to".
"ἤθελον" ≈ "" (first person singular, third person plural).
Discuss: Was this a
"call" to
fill the
pews? Explain.
74. Matthew 22:3
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
και απεστειλεν τους δουλους αυτου καλεσαι τους κεκλημενους εις τους γαμους και ουκ ηθελον ελθειν [gnt]
Why might those "
called" "
not" have "
wished" to attend?
☐ They rejected God's calling.
☐ They were busy with their own concerns.
☐ They were busy with the concerns of their Lord.
☐ They were busy planting trees. What type of trees?
☐ They sensed a trap.
“If I knew the world was to end tomorrow, I would still plant an apple tree today. Often attributed to
Martin Luther.
75. Matthew 22:4 Again
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"πάλιν" ≈ "again, once more" and can mean
"back in time" and is related to the ancient Greek word
"παλιά" ≈ "old". The modern Greek word
"πάλιν" (PA-leen) ≈ "again".
When Jesus uses
"πάλιν" ≈ "again, once more" he
repeats what he just said in
another way.
"In other words", the word
"again" means
"in other words".
The
modern Greek word
"με άλλα λόγια" (meh AL-la LO-y-a) ≈ "in other words".
76. Recursively running back again with the palindromes
The English word
"palindrome" is a word whose letters are the same forward and backwards. Sometimes phrases are used where the blanks and other punctuation are ignored.
The English word "
palindrome" comes from the ancient Greek word
"παλίνδρομος" ≈ "running back again" and comes from two ancient Greek words.
"πάλιν" ≈ "again" and "δρόμος" ≈ "race course".
The word "
palindrome" was coined in 1638 by English poet and writer Henry Peacham. The idea appeared much earlier in history. Palindromes are found in the
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) code.
The English word "recursion" means, literally "running again".
"Cursive" text is text that "runs" or "flows".
77. Matthew 22:3-4 Again
Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. [kjv]
22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
Hebrew
parallelism often uses two sound-bites that convey the same (or opposite, etc.) meaning. When Jesus uses
"πάλιν" ≈ "again, once more" he repeats what he just said in another way. What is meant by
"again" in these verses?
Verse 3 is the first time and verses 4 and 5 are the second time as a repeat of what was done before.
Verse 3 is the first time and verses 4 and 5 repeat verse 3 in more detail.
Who are the
"other" "servants"?
78. Other similar differences
Greek has
two words for
"others" as in others that are
"similar" and others that are
"different" whereas English has the
one word
"other"
| English |
Greek |
Greek |
| other |
other (similar) |
ἄλλος |
| other |
other (different) |
ἕτερος |
|
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The ancient Greek word
"ἄλλος" ≈ "other - similar" and is related to the English word
"else".
The ancient Greek word
"ἕτερος" ≈ "other - different" and is related to the English word
"asunder" as in "
one or the other of two" and is the prefix of English words such as "
heterosexual", "
heterodoxy", etc.
79. Matthew 22:4 Other similar servants
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἄλλος" ≈ "other - similar" and is related to the English word
"else". Who are the
"other" "servants"?
☐ Are they similar to those sent the first time? Is there a second time?
☐ Are they similar to those to whom they are calling? Is it a reflexive relationship?
No other word would be clear. Different other word would be clear. Similar other word is ambiguous.
Are these "servants" different than the "soldiers" in verse 7? That is, three verses from here.
Are these "servants" "called"? Are these "servants" "hidden"?
80. Matthew 22:4 Word usage
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
| Matthew 22:4 |
| Strong |
Used |
Unique |
Word |
Part of speech |
| G2564 |
148 |
2 |
κεκλημενοις |
verb perfect passive participle dative plural masculine |
| G712 |
3 |
2 |
αριστον |
noun accusative singular neuter |
| G2090 |
41 |
1 |
ητοιμακα |
verb perfect active indicative 1st person singular |
| G5022 |
4 |
1 |
ταυροι |
noun nominative plural masculine |
| G4619 |
1 |
1 |
σιτιστα |
adjective nominative plural neuter |
| G2380 |
14 |
1 |
τεθυμενα |
verb perfect passive participle nominative plural neuter |
| G2092 |
17 |
3 |
ετοιμα |
adjective nominative plural neuter |
| G1062 |
16 |
6 |
γαμους |
noun accusative plural masculine |
81. Strongs - breakfast
*G712 *3 ἄριστον (ar'-is-ton) : apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730; the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from eri ("early")), i.e. luncheon:--dinner.
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Words: αριστον=2 αριστου
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The ancient Greek word
"ἄριστόν" ≈ "morning meal, breakfast, later lunch"
The English word
"dinner" comes from the Middle English word
"dyner" ≈ "dinner" which comes from the French word
"disner" ≈ "lunch" but originally
"breakfast", and which comes from the Latin word
"disiuno" ≈ "lunch" and, literally,
"break the fast".
Saying:
You can call me anything as long as you call me for dinner. How about calling for rain?
[West Point and lunch, dinner and supper]
82. Usage - breakfast
- *G712 *3 ἄριστον (ar'-is-ton) : apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730; the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from eri ("early")), i.e. luncheon:--dinner.
- αριστον *2
- Matthew 22:4 ... Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and ...
- Luke 14:12 ... bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call ...
- αριστου
- Luke 11:38 ... first washed before dinner.
83. Luke 14:12 Breakfast and meals
Luke 14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. [kjv]
ελεγεν δε και τω κεκληκοτι αυτον οταν ποιης αριστον η δειπνον μη φωνει τους φιλους σου μηδε τους αδελφους σου μηδε τους συγγενεις σου μηδε γειτονας πλουσιους μηποτε και αυτοι αντικαλεσωσιν σε και γενηται ανταποδομα σοι [gnt]
Luke uses the words for both
"breakfast" and
"meal" which is sometimes translated as "
feast".
"ἄριστόν" ≈ "morning meal, breakfast, later lunch".
"δεῖπνον" ≈ "meal, food" would be a better word for "dinner".
84. Matthew 6:3 Left and right
Matthew 6:3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: [kjv]
σου δε ποιουντος ελεημοσυνην μη γνωτω η αριστερα σου τι ποιει η δεξια σου [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"εὐώνυμος" ≈ "of good name, honored, fortunate, ominous, ill-boding" also meant
"left". This is not used in this verse.
Another ancient Greek word for
"left" was
"ἀριστερός" ≈ "left, ominous, clumsy". This is the word used in this verse. This word is from
"ἀριστος" ≈ "best".
The meaning of "
ominous" and/or "
clumsy" is dependent on point of view. There may be a play on words here with the "
best part".
Perhaps
both "
hands" are meant in a
negative sense. In that sense, since the "
pigs" are represented by "
hands", perhaps one should not facilitate, as a "
messenger", communication between two "
bad" parts that should be "
cut off".
85. Acts 6:2 Waiting tables
Acts 6:2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. [kjv]
προσκαλεσαμενοι δε οι δωδεκα το πληθος των μαθητων ειπαν ουκ αρεστον εστιν ημας καταλειψαντας τον λογον του θεου διακονειν τραπεζαις [gnt]
convocantes … duodecim … aequum … derelinquere verbum … ministrare mensis [v]
The ancient Greek word
"ἄριστος" ≈ "best" as in the
"best" warrior. That is, the "
twelve" considered themselves the
"best" as in
"greatest" and therefore did not
"desire" to "
serve" "
tables".
☐ Was it the
"best" solution?
☐ Was it the most
"desirable" solution?
☐ Was it a
"reason"?
Discuss: How might this decision have impacted a sense of
"greater" or
"greatest" and, by implication, have started the move to a hierarchical church structure?
The Latin word
"aequus" ≈ "equal, level, fair, just" which starts the
word slide found in most modern translations.
86. Luke 14:12
KJV: Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
Greek: ελεγεν δε και τω κεκληκοτι αυτον οταν ποιης αριστον η δειπνον μη φωνει τους φιλους σου μηδε τους αδελφους σου μηδε τους συγγενεις σου μηδε γειτονας πλουσιους μηποτε και αυτοι σε αντικαλεσωσιν σε και γενηται ανταποδομα σοι ανταποδομα
87. Matthew 22:4 Breakfast of champions
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
[look around and compare]
The ancient Greek word
"ἄριστόν" ≈ "morning meal, breakfast, later lunch"
How does the meaning change if one changes the
modern "dinner" to the original
"breakfast"?
88. Strongs - prepare
*G2090 *41 ἑτοιμάζω (het-oy-mad'-zo) : from G2092; to prepare:--prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.
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Words: ετοιμαζε ετοιμασαι=4 ετοιμασαντες ετοιμασας ετοιμασατε=7 ετοιμασθη ετοιμασον ετοιμασω ετοιμασωμεν=3 ητοιμακα=1 ητοιμασαν=6 ητοιμασας=2 ητοιμασεν=3 ητοιμασμενην=2 ητοιμασμενοι ητοιμασμενοις ητοιμασμενον=3 ητοιμασται=2
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89. Usage - prepare
- *G2090 *41 ἑτοιμάζω (het-oy-mad'-zo) : from G2092; to prepare:--prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.
- ητοιμακα *1 of 41
- Matthew 22:4 ... Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my ...
90. Matthew 22:4 Prepared
91. Matthew 10:34 Sword seduction and adultery
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. [kjv]
μη νομισητε οτι ηλθον βαλειν ειρηνην επι την γην ουκ ηλθον βαλειν ειρηνην αλλα μαχαιραν [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"μάχαιραν" ≈ "sword" and comes from the ancient Greek word
"μάχη" ≈ "battle, fight".
Jesus uses the Greek word for
"sword" with the idea of "
division". Another may be a play on words with
"adultery".
"μάχαιρα" ≈ "sword".
"μοιχεία" ≈ "adultery, seduction".
Can the "
church" commit
"adultery" before Jesus establishes the "
church"? How might this happen? Check the next few verses.
92. Matthew 22:4 Prepared are the battles
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
"ητοιμακα" ≈ "prepared" (as used) and "οι" ≈ "the" (plural).
"ἤτοι" ≈ "either, or" and "μάχαι" ≈ "battles, fights"
Possible play on words given the preceding
"ἤτοι" ≈ "either, or" and following
"οι" ≈ "the" (plural).
93. Matthew 22:4 Oxen and bulls
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ταῦρος" ≈ "bull" and is the source of the English word
"Taurus" as the Zodiac constellation. Bulls were a symbol of Crete and the
Minotaur. These ideas appear to have traveled to Spain.
94. Strongs - bull
*G5022 *0 ταῦρος (tow'-ros) : apparently a primary word (compare H8450, "steer"); a bullock:--bull, ox.
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Words: ταυροι=1 ταυρους ταυρων=2
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The ancient Greek word
"ταῦρος" ≈ "bull" and is the source of the English word
"Taurus" as the Zodiac constellation. Bulls were a symbol of Crete and the
Minotaur. These ideas appear to have traveled to Spain.
95. Usage - bull
- *G5022 *0 ταῦρος (tow'-ros) : apparently a primary word (compare H8450, "steer"); a bullock:--bull, ox.
- ταυρων *2
- Hebrews 9:13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and ...
- Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
- ταυροι
- Matthew 22:4 ... my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, ...
- ταυρους
- Acts 14:13 ... their city, brought oxen and garlands unto ...
96. Matthew 22:4 Bullish serpents
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
"ταυροι" ≈ "oxen, bulls".
"σαυροι" ≈ "serpents".
"σταυροί" ≈ "crosses".
The Greek word translated as
"oxen" can be a play on words with "
crosses" as in "
take up your cross" or as
"lizards" or
"serpents". The sounds "
s" and "
t" are related.
97. Strongs - fatlings
*G4619 *1 σιτιστός (sit-is-tos') : from a derivative of G4621; grained, i.e. fatted:--fatling.
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Words: σιτιστα=1
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- *G4619 *1 σιτιστός (sit-is-tos') : from a derivative of G4621; grained, i.e. fatted:--fatling.
- σιτιστα *1 of 1
- Matthew 22:4 ... my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things ...
This word has the
onomatopoeic play on words with the Latin word
"zizanium" ≈ "darnel, tare, cockle" comes from the ancient Greek word
"ζιζάνιον" ≈ "darnel, rye-grass" which comes from the Semitic Aramaic, Hebrew, etc. It is interesting that the word for "
thistle" in the
OT (Old Testament) and in the
GNT have unknown origins but appear to have sounded similar when spoken. Is there a connection?
The sounds "
s", "
t", "
z", "
tz", "
st" are similar and can be used as play on words.
98. Matthew 22:4 Food chain
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
Note the following.
"Bulls" can graze on the "fruit" of the "grass" and on "weeds". Might those "weeds" include the "fatlings"?
"Fatlings" are grain fed as in, say, eating the "fruit" of the "grass".
What "
path" might these
"bulls" and
"fatlings" have been following? Might it be the
"narrow" or
"scattered" way" that "
leads (away from)" "
life"?
99. Matthew 22:4 Killed for dinner
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
The
KJV translates as
"killed" the ancient Greek word
"θύω" ≈ "offer in sacrifice, slay, burn, kill, slaughter" which has meaning beyond just
"killed".
100. Strongs - killed
*G2380 *14 θύω (thoo'-o) : a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose):--kill, (do) sacrifice, slay.
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The ancient Greek word
"θύω" ≈ "offer in sacrifice, slay, burn, kill, slaughter".
[sanctuary as prison/watch, offering]
101. Matthew 22:4
KJV: Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
Greek: παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμασα ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους
102. Strongs - scattered
*G2346 *10 θλίβω (thlee'-bo) : akin to the base of G5147; to crowd (literally or figuratively):--afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.
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Words: θλιβεσθαι θλιβομεθα θλιβομενοι=3 θλιβομενοις=2 θλιβουσιν θλιβωσιν τεθλιμμενη=1
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The ancient Greek word
"θλίβω" ≈ "squeeze, compress, oppress, afflict".
The ancient Greek word
"τετριμμένος" ≈ "rubbed, worn out" from
"τρίβω" ≈ "rub, grind, waste, wear away" and is
cognate with the Latin word
"tero" ≈ "rub, wear away, consume". (obliterate)
103. Usage - scattered
- *G2346 *10 θλίβω (thlee'-bo) : akin to the base of G5147; to crowd (literally or figuratively):--afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.
- θλιβομενοι *3
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; ...
- 2 Corinthians 7:5 ... rest, but we were troubled on every side; without ...
- Hebrews 11:37 ... goat skins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
- θλιβομενοις *2
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, ...
- 1 Timothy 5:10 ... feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every ...
- τεθλιμμενη
- Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto ...
- θλιβωσιν
- Mark 3:9 ... because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
- θλιβομεθα
- 2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation ...
- θλιβεσθαι
- 1 Thessalonians 3:4 ... before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, ...
- θλιβουσιν
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6 ... God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
104. Matthew 7:14 Scattered path
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [kjv]
οτι στενη η πυλη και τεθλιμμενη η οδος η απαγουσα εις την ζωην και ολιγοι εισιν οι ευρισκοντες αυτην [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"θλίβω" ≈ "squeeze, compress, oppress, afflict".
The ancient Greek word
"τετριμμένος" ≈ "rubbed, worn out" from
"τρίβω" ≈ "rub, grind, waste, wear away" and is
cognate with the Latin word
"tero" ≈ "rub, wear away, consume" (obliterate).
Might the
"narrow" "way" be the
"worn out" or
"rubbed out" "way"?
[play on words]
105. Matthew 7:14 Scattered path
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [kjv]
οτι στενη η πυλη και τεθλιμμενη η οδος η απαγουσα εις την ζωην και ολιγοι εισιν οι ευρισκοντες αυτην [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"narrow" is that of
"scattered" or
"smashed". The ancient Greek word
"στενή" ≈ "narrow, tight".
"θλίβω" ≈ "squeeze, compress, oppress, afflict".
"τετριμμένος" ≈ "rubbed, worn out" from "τρίβω" ≈ "rub, grind, waste, wear away" and is cognate with the Latin word "tero" ≈ "rub, wear away, consume" (obliterate).
"θρέμμα" ≈ "nursling, animal, creature" from "τρέφω" ≈ "make grow, maintain, rear".
[play on words]
106. Scattered killing
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [kjv]
οτι στενη η πυλη και τεθλιμμενη η οδος η απαγουσα εις την ζωην και ολιγοι εισιν οι ευρισκοντες αυτην [gnt]
22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. [kjv]
παλιν απεστειλεν αλλους δουλους λεγων ειπατε τοις κεκλημενοις ιδου το αριστον μου ητοιμακα οι ταυροι μου και τα σιτιστα τεθυμενα και παντα ετοιμα δευτε εις τους γαμους [gnt]
Is the
"scattered" "
way" that "
leads (away from)" "
life" one of being "
sacrificed" or "
killed"? Is this in any way a "
trap"? [King and false prophets of Baal][dictators and relaxed rules]
107. Word usage
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Words: θλιβεσθαι θλιβομεθα θλιβομενοι=3 θλιβομενοις=2 θλιβουσιν θλιβωσιν τεθλιμμενη=1
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108. Strongs - pay no attention
*G272 *4 ἀμελέω (am-el-eh'-o) : from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3199; to be careless of:--make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.
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Words: αμελει αμελησαντες=2 ημελησα
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The ancient Greek word
"ἀμελέω" ≈ "not worry about, not care for, disregard" and comes from
"ἀμελής" ≈ "careless, negligent, uncared, unheeded" which is a negation of
"μέλω" ≈ "care" as in the "
cares" and "
concerns" of the "
world".
Consider the following as play on words:
"μέλη" ≈ "honey, anything sweet".
"μέλη" ≈ "body parts, limbs, members" from "μέλος" ≈ "body part, limb, member" and, in music, a "tune" or "melody".
[Matthew 18 and those who pay no heed]
109. Usage - pay no attention
- *G272 *4 ἀμελέω (am-el-eh'-o) : from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3199; to be careless of:--make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.
110. Matthew 22:5 Pay no attention
Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: [kjv]
οι δε αμελησαντες απηλθον ος μεν εις τον ιδιον αγρον ος δε επι την εμποριαν αυτου [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"made light" is that of
"paid no attention".
Might they have
"paid no attention" because they were
"not" "members" of
"Satan"?
Consider about Jehu and the prophets of Baal.
111. Matthew 22:5 Expired membership
112. Matthew 22:5 Farmed out acres
Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: [kjv]
οι δε αμελησαντες απηλθον ος μεν εις τον ιδιον αγρον ος δε επι την εμποριαν αυτου [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἀγρός" ≈ "field, land, countryside" and is used by Jesus as a
code word for
"world" as in the "
people in the world".
The ancient Greek word
"ἄγριος" ≈ "living in the open fields" and, thus, animals there were considered
"wild",
"savage",
"violent",
"fierce".
113. Matthew 13:38 Field is the acre
114. Matthew 22:5 Unique field
Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: [kjv]
οι δε αμελησαντες απηλθον ος μεν εις τον ιδιον αγρον ος δε επι την εμποριαν αυτου [gnt]
"ἴδιον" ≈ "own" (adjective).
"ἴδιον" ≈ "distinguishing feature, opinion" (noun).
The word "
his" must be
inferred. If inferred, to whom does "
his" refer? Is it the person, the Lord, etc.?
Saying:
Farmers like to be outstanding in their own field.
115. Matthew 22:5 Merchants and merchandise
116. North
117. Isaiah 14:13 North
Isaiah 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: [kjv]
συ δε ειπας εν τη διανοια σου εις τον ουρανον αναβησομαι επανω των αστρων του ουρανου θησω τον θρονον μου καθιω εν ορει υψηλω επι τα ορη τα υψηλα τα προς βορραν [lxx]
In general, does the area of the
"north" in the Bible have a good, bad, or indifferent connotation?
[wilderness, north side, Dan, serpent, eagle]
The the English term
"aurora borealis" comes from the Latin word for "
dawn" or "
sunrise" and the Greek word
"north" (which comes through Latin).
118. Merchandise
119. Plastic words and merchandise
2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. [kjv]
και εν πλεονεξια πλαστοις λογοις υμας εμπορευσονται οις το κριμα εκπαλαι ουκ αργει και η απωλεια αυτων ου νυσταζει [gnt]
Peter says that these
false teachers will use
"plastic" words to make
"merchandise" of their followers as in selling at an
"emporium".
"πλάσσω" ≈ "form, mold, shape" as is the source of the English word "plastic".
"ἔμπορος" ≈ "traveler, merchant" as in one who makes a journey and is the source of the English word "emporium".
In Romans 16, Paul make a play on words between "
useful words", "
subtle sermons" in Latin, and "
Christ words".
120. Matthew 13:45-46 KP6 Parable of the pearl of great price
Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: [kjv]
παλιν ομοια εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων εμπορω ζητουντι καλους μαργαριτας [gnt]
13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. [kjv]
ευρων δε ενα πολυτιμον μαργαριτην απελθων πεπρακεν παντα οσα ειχεν και ηγορασεν αυτον [gnt]
The name "
Margaret" comes from the ancient Greek word
"μαργαρίτης" ≈ "pearl". The word "
pearl" appears in the
GNT but not in the
LXX (Septuagint), although the
KJV uses "
pearl" in Job.
What is being "
bought"? [good and raca]
121. Thank you
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The Greek word translated as "to" his "merchandise" is that of "onto" his "merchandise".
