Here are some selected words that are used by Jesus in the Parable of the Wedding Feast and also in the Jehu verses in 2 Kings 10.

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The common ancient Greek word "υἱῷ" ≈ "son" (dative, masculine, singular) is used one time by Jesus in Matthew in this exact form.
The ancient Greek word "ιου" ≈ "Jehu" who was the King of the Northern Kingdom in the OT (Old Testament).

To what "king" was is this "wedding" "likened" [Moses]?

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[into vs. on]

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Who are the "many"? Who are the "chosen"?

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Which word fits best?

• "annoyed", "annoyance", etc. (primary meaning)
• "distressed", "distress", "troubled", etc.(secondary meaning)
• "sorrowful", "sorry", "grieved", etc.

The ancient Greek word "λύπη" ≈ "annoyance, distress". The modern Greek word "λύπη" (LEE-pee) ≈ "sorrow, sadness, suffering". It appears that the modern meaning comes from the meaning assumed in the GNT from Latin, etc.

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The ancient Greek word "κρατέω" ≈ "rule, conquer, seize, hold" and provides the last part of the English word "democracy".

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The ancient Greek word "ὕβρις" ≈ "pride, insolence" and is the source of the English word "hubris". One can do this in a condescending manner as a "bird" or false leader might do.

The KJV often uses this word to mean a physical action or violence - something that is more easily "measured".

Note: The modern Greek word "Εβραϊκά" (EH-vra-ee-KA) ≈ "Hebrew".

Which fits better here?

☐ "boaster"
☐ "pretense to superior knowledge"

Paul uses a common Greek word for "proud" or "arrogant" in this verse. The ancient Greek word "ὕβρις" ≈ "pride, insolence" and is the source of the English word "hubris".

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• "μισθός" ≈ "wages, pay, recompense, reward".
• "μῖσος" ≈ "hatred, hate".

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• "ἀπέχουσιν" ≈ "keep away from, be far from",

The ancient Greek word "καιουσιν" ≈ "light, burn, kindle" (1 time in GNT) and "επικαιουσιν" ≈ "light, burn, kindle" (intensified).

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Note the separate ideas:

• literal meaning
• underlying meaning

• Greek: They are far from their reward.
• Play: They burn (in) their hate.

Do not mix, as in The are "far away from" from their "hate"

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Jesus tells us that the "body" and the "soul" are different. Jesus tells us who we should "fear" and it is not "fear" about the cares and concerns of this world. The most dangerous attacks are not from the outside but from the inside and involve deception.

One cannot "destroy the soul" by "killing" the body is in persecution (e.g., by the Roman administrations). The primary way to "destroy" the "soul" is through deception so that you "sell yourself out" or are "sold out".

Jesus provides an example in the next verse.

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Discuss: [killing me softly with his song]

• How might "sparrows" (birds of the evil one) deceive to "destroy the soul" in order to achieve "earthly gain" (money) by "selling out"?
• Do "sparrows" succeed because those being deceived do not "understand"? This is what Jesus says of the birds in the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13.
• Have those "deceived" separated themselves from the love of Christ?



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The ancient Greek word "ἀποκτείνω" ≈ "kill, slay" and can be figurative instead of a physical action.

• 5: Field (treasure in the field) (donkey)
• 6: Merchandise (pearl of great price) (Balaam)
• The remainder along the "scattered path".



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The ancient Greek word "ὀργίζω" ≈ "to anger, to irritate, to become angry" and is from "ὀργή" ≈ "temper, disposition, anger, wrath". Anger is passive until one takes action an that anger.

The ancient Greek word "ὁρκίζω" ≈ "swear an oath" and "ὅρκος" ≈ "oath".

• "στράτευμα" ≈ "army, host".
• "στρατεύματα" ≈ "armies, hosts".
• "στρατεύω" ≈ "advance, sere with an army".
• "στρατός" ≈ "army, military force" and source of the English word "strategy".

Since the word could mean any group of men, synonyms are "λαός" ≈ "people" and "δῆμος" ≈ "people".

There are two usages of the same Greek word for (plural) "many" in this verse. How "many" is "many"?

• "πολλοί" ≈ "many, a lot" (plural, count).
• "πολυς" ≈ "many, a lot" (singular, measure)
• Usually joined to adjective with "και" ≈ "and" (postfix).

Cognates are the Latin word "plus" ≈ "more" and the Old English word "fecio" ≈ "many".

• The "many" shall come in the "name" of Jesus saying they are "Christ".
• The "many" shall be "deceived".

Might these be the same "many"? That is, the "many" shall deceive themselves as in self-deception.

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• "πολύς" ≈ "many" (accent on second/last syllable).
• "πόλις" ≈ "city" (accent on first syllable).

Many claim to have done many. The Greek for "city" can be a play on words with "many". There are "many" in a "city". and "many" that are in the "wide area". A "city" on a "hill" cannot be "hid" (the false light of the world, not in a good sense).

In modern Greek, the words are pronounced the same except for the accent stress which could be made more or less when pronounced.

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The ancient Greek word "ἄξιος" ≈ "worth, priced, of the same value" which is the source of the English word "axiom". The Greek word comes from the idea of a scales weighing or counterbalancing of like value. The modern Greek word "άξιο" (A-ksee-o) ≈ "worthy". The Latin word "examen" ≈ "tongue of a balance, examining".

[worship and worthy]

• "αξιοι" ≈ "worthy" (plural).
• "α" ≈ "(negating prefix)" and "σκιάι" ≈ "shadows".
• "σκιά" ≈ "shadow".

The sounds "ks" as in "ξ" and "sk" as in "σκ" can be used as play on words.

Logic: not worthy = not (not shadows) = shadows

Does the play on words fit in this context? Were those "hidden", in a sense, "shadows"? Do those "hidden" as "shadows" include the "servants" (reflexively)? How might one get them to self-select (e.g., as in the parable of the ten virgins) so they can be identified?

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Those "invited" were of three groups. They are now deemed not "worthy". The Greek word for "worthy" is the source of the English word "axiom".

• "δεξιά" ≈ "right (hand side)"
• "δε" ≈ "(but) not"
• "σκιά" ≈ "shadow".
• "σκιᾶς" ≈ "shadow" (genitive singular)

The sounds "ks" as in "ξ" and "sk" as in "σκ" can be used as play on words.

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The Greek is that of "on" the "through the exit paths" of the "path" and not just the "path". On might think of this as an "off ramp" of the "paths".

• The ancient Greek word "επί" ≈ "on" (more passive and static)
• The ancient Greek word "εις" ≈ "into" (more active and dynamic).

What happens if you are still going "through" the "path" and have not reached the "exit" "through" the "path"? Might these be those who went "beyond" the "path" and have been "snatched up" by the "birds"?

Many people only go the extra mile when they miss the exit!

The ancient Greek word "διέξοδος" ≈ "exit, way out, outlet". This is not a common word.

Some play on words are the following.

• "ἐξ" ≈ "out of" as in the English word/prefix "ex".
• "ἕξ" ≈ "six" as in the English word/prefix "hex".
• "εις" ≈ "one" and "εις" ≈ "into" and, in context, "against".

Greek word order: go then on the through exit (six) paths of the paths and ...

What exactly is path "six"? What are the other "paths"?

Might the "into" be "one" as in the One Cookie Rule?

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• "καλεσατε" ≈ "call" (as used).
• "καλέε" ≈ "call" (imperative).
• "Σατᾶν" ≈ "Satan" or "Σᾰτᾰ́ν" ≈ "Satan".

The Greek is that of "as many" "if/when" you "find" them "call" them "into" the "weddings".

How does the play on words compare to what was done by King Jehu in 2 Kings 10?

The TR changes "groom" to "wedding". The word for "synagogue" is used as "gathered together".

The Greek word translated as "bad" is that of "oppression" or "evil".

The "bad" and "good" reminds one of the seventh kingdom parable involving the "rotten" and "good".

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The Greek word translated as "guests" is that of "dedicated".
Were those in attendance "reclining" as in a corpse or at a meal?

The ancient Greek word "ἀνάκειμαι" ≈ "be dedicated" as in having been set up as a votive offering (in a temple or sacred place).

Adding one letter changes the word to the ancient Greek word "ἀντίκειμαι" ≈ "those opposite, set against".

The CGL (Cambridge Greek Lexicon) (p. 96) provides the following definitions for the ancient Greek word "ἀνάκειμαι" ≈ "be dedicated" as in having been set up as a votive offering (in a temple or sacred place).

1. be dedicated (as a votive offering in a temple or sacred place).
2. be set up (of statues, of persons for status).
3. be stored or treasured up (of an athlete's achievements).
4. be stored up or saved (of a topic).
5. be ascribed or attributed (of achievements).
6. be laid (of responsibilities).
7. depend (of fortune in battle).
8. lie down (as opposed to standing), recline (at a meal) GNT.
9. be weighted down by (of a person).

Several times the GNT translates this word as "guests".

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The ancient Greek word "πλήθω" ≈ "become full, swell" and can mean going through a period of time (from the filling of the moon).

• Forget the elf on the shelf.
• Let's get some bleat on the seat.
• How about ewe in the pew?

You (ewe) got to agree that one was really (woolly) nice! I tried to lambaste (lamb past, or ram past) you (ewe) a sheepish joke that, I gather, you would have heard (herd) about. That is why many do not flock to my jokes, nor go past your (pasture) jokes.
Who wants "you" in the "pew"?

☐ "birds"
☐ Jesus

[wash one another's feet]

Today we know a lot more but we may not be more smart as a result of having TMI (Too Much Information). How about TMJ (Too Many Jokes)?

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In verse 10, the TR changes "bride chamber" to singular "wedding".

• "γάμος" ≈ "marriage, wedding" (in the TR).
• "νυμφών" ≈ "bride chamber" (third person masculine singular).

Opposites:

• "νυμφή" ≈ "bride, young wife". and is the source of the English word "nymph".
• "νυμφίος" ≈ "bridegroom".

Where did the king say to "fill" the "bride chamber"? Why was the "bride chamber" "filled".

• "ὄνος" ≈ "ass, donkey". The modern Greek word "όνος" (O-nos) ≈ "ass, donkey".
• "ὄνον" ≈ "ass, donkey" (accusative).
• "διαβολή" ≈ "slander, defamation".
• "ἀστεῖος" ≈ "of the city, refined, elegant, witty" from "ἄστυ" ≈ "town, city". The modern Greek word "αστείος" (a-STEE-os) ≈ "funny, comical, trivial".



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The ancient Greek word "ὄνος" ≈ "ass, donkey"

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• "ο" ≈ "the" and "νυμφών" ≈ "bride chamber" (third person masculine singular).
• "ὄνον" ≈ "ass, donkey" (accusative) and "φωνᾱ́ς" ≈ "voices" (accusative plural).

Were there "donkey" "voices"? Perhaps filling in the rest of the verse can help.

In verse 10, the TR changes "bride chamber" to singular "wedding".

Greek word order paraphrase: ... and was filled the bride chamber [donkey voices] with those reclining [if there abiding/remaining].

Perhaps there were only the memory of "donkey" "voices" as the "donkeys" did not "care" to attend.

A better fit may be to use singular "voice" so it connects better to the next words and without the "if". ... more to be added ...

Were they warned that they should not be doing what they did? Were they "donkey" "voices" warning them about the "angel" of the "Lord"? Might those "angels" be "deacons"?

A Biblical view of aspects of software engineering specifications are the following.

• The "customer-facing" or "functional requirements" are provided by God and Jesus as bottom-up as a shallow-structured organization.
• The "programmer-facing" or "nonfunctional requirements" are provided by the church as an tree-structured organization of human hierarchy.

In general, a false teacher would tend to either obscure the actual functional requirements (omitting parts of the Bible, etc.) or overly emphasize nonfunctional requirements (i.e., of the church).

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Jesus uses the Greek word translated as "poverty" or "poor" to mean those that are "fallen" (the literal meaning of the word) and need the Good News. In what are they "rich"? What does it mean for someone to "say" that they are "Jews"?

The Greek word for "synagogue", which is the source of the English word "synogogue", can be a play on words meaning, literally, "going together on the earth". The "synagogue" of "Satan" may not be restricted to the Jewish "synagogue".

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The ancient Greek word "συναγωγή" ≈ "gathering" and is the source of the English word "synagogue" which is a Greek word and not a Hebrew word. This word can be a play on words with the three constituent words "together", "lead, bring, go" and "earth".

• "συν" ≈ "together" and "αγω" ≈ "go"and "γη" ≈ "earth".

Discuss:

• Who might "lead, bring, go" "together" on the "earth"?
• What might be meant by "to" "know"? The "to" was added.
• Might the wording indicate that, at one time, they were "loved" but they have now separated themselves from the "love" of Christ?



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• 5: Field (treasure in the field)
• 6: Merchandise (pearl of great price)

The "Synagogue" of "Satan" appears in two of the RC (Revelation Church).

• RC2 as Smyrna, node 2 (weeds)
• RC6 as Philadelphia, node 6 (pearl).

These appear to be "on" the two "exit ramps" of the "paths" which "lead (away from)" "life".

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Here is the context right before the actual wedding feast.

• 22:7 The "murderers" are "destroyed", those "bidden", are "destroyed".
• 22:8 Those "asked" or otherwise "chosen" were not "ready" and were "destroyed". Those remaining are those in their own "field" and the "merchants".
• 22:9: Go "ask" all that can be "found" (those remaining) on the "path" of the "exit paths". There is no stated limit. The servants are assumed to be thorough.

Who are the "many"? Who are the "chosen"?

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The ancient Greek word "εἰμί" ≈ "I am" as a form of "existence" or "being". Not how the KJV translates the verb for "I am" as "am I". Was this to avoid theological implications?

Might Jesus have to spend "three" "days" and then "three" "nights" in (midst of) the "wolves" of the "walls"?

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It is best to be (mentally glued) or stuck in the middle with Jesus as a little child. And, if both of you agree on something, it will be done.

Song: Stuck in the middle with you.
Chorus: Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you. The song "Stuck in the middle with you" (peaking at position 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100) was written by Scottish musicians Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan and performed by their band Stealers Wheel in a parody of the style of Bob Dylan.

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