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Matthew 24

1 And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • went out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • and departed G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • came to G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • for to shew G1925 (ἐπιδείκνυμι) — to exhibit (physically or mentally)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the buildings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the buildings G3619 (οἰκοδομή) — architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
  • of the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)

2 But he answered and 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • See ye G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • There shall G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be left G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • one stone G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • another G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall G2647 (καταλύω) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare ) to halt for the night
  • be thrown down G2647 (καταλύω) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare ) to halt for the night

3 And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • sat G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the mount G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mount G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
  • of Olives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Olives G1636 (ἐλαία) — an olive (the tree or the fruit)
  • the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • privately G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • when G4219 (πότε) — interrogative adverb, at what time
  • shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • the sign G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sign G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • of G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • thy G4674 (σός) — thine
  • coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the end G4930 (συντέλεια) — entire completion, i.e. consummation (of a dispensation)
  • of the age G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the age G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Take heed that G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • shall come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of wars G4171 (πόλεμος) — warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • rumours G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • see that G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • ye be G2360 (θροέω) — to clamor, i.e. (by implication) to frighten
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • troubled G2360 (θροέω) — to clamor, i.e. (by implication) to frighten
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • come to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not yet G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet

7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines and earthquakes in divers places.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • shall rise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • against G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • there shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • famines G3042 (λιμός) — a scarcity of food
  • pestilences G3061 (λοιμός) — a plague (literally, the disease, or figuratively, a pest)
  • earthquakes G4578 (σεισμός) — a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
  • in divers G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • places G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…

8 But all these things are the beginning of travail.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • of sorrows G5604 (ὠδίν) — a pang or throe, especially of childbirth

9 Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall they deliver G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • up to be G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • afflicted G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall kill G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
  • ye shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • hated G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • name’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name’s G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

10 And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • be offended G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
  • shall betray G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • shall hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less

11 And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • false prophets G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor
  • shall rise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • shall deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)

12 And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Revelation 2:4 · Revelation 2:10 · Revelation 3:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • because G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • iniquity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness
  • shall abound G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or intransitively)
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • shall wax cold G5594 (ψύχω) — to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from , which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of , w…

13 But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that shall endure G5278 (ὑπομένω) — to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • shall be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • of the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • shall be preached G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G3625 (οἰκουμένη) — land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a witness G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
  • the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • come G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)

15 When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand),

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • ye G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • shall see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the abomination G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the abomination G946 (βδέλυγμα) — a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
  • of desolation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of desolation G2050 (ἐρήμωσις) — despoliation
  • spoken of G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Daniel G1158 (Δανιήλ) — Daniel, an Israelite
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • stand G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • whoso readeth G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • let him understand G3539 (νοιέω) — to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed

16 then let them that are in Judæa flee unto the mountains:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • let them G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
  • which be G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Judaea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judaea G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • flee G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
  • into G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the mountains G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mountains G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)

17 let him that is on the housetop not go down to take out the things that are in his house:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let him G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the housetop G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the housetop G1430 (δῶμα) — properly, an edifice, i.e. (specially) a roof
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • come down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • to take G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

18 and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 6:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Neither G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • let him G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the field G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the field G68 (ἀγρός) — a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
  • return G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • back G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
  • to take G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • clothes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • clothes G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)

19 But woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days!

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • woe G3759 (οὐαί) — "woe"
  • unto them that are G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • with child G1064 (γαστήρ) — the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to them that give suck G2337 (θηλάζω) — to suckle, (by implication) to suck
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…

20 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 16:29 · Acts 1:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • pray ye G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • flight G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • flight G5437 (φυγή) — a fleeing, i.e. escape
  • be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • in the winter G5494 (χειμών) — akin to the base of 5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain); by implication, the rainy season, i.e. winter
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the sabbath day G4521 (σάββατον) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the…

21 for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • such as G3634 (οἷος) — such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • since G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • to G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • this time G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • no G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • nor G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • ever G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • shall be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

22 And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • except G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • should be shortened G2856 (κολοβόω) — to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge
  • there should G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • no G302 (ἄν)
  • flesh G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the elect’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the elect’s G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • shall be shortened G2856 (κολοβόω) — to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge

23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe it not.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 13:1 · Luke 17:23 · Luke 21:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Lo G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • there G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • there shall arise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • false Christs G5580 (ψευδόχριστος) — a spurious Messiah
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • false prophets G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor
  • shall shew G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • signs G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • wonders G5059 (τέρας) — a prodigy or omen
  • insomuch that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • possible G1415 (δυνατός) — powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
  • they shall deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • the G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • very G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite

25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 44:7 · Isaiah 46:10 · Isaiah 48:5 · Luke 21:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • I have told G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict, forewarn
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • before G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict, forewarn

26 If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe it not.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 40:3 · Matthew 3:1 · Luke 3:2 · Acts 21:38
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Wherefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • they shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the desert G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • go G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • forth G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • the secret chambers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the secret chambers G5009 (ταμεῖον) — a dispensary or magazine, i.e. a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of an Oriental house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for retirement)
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)

27 For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
  • the lightning G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lightning G796 (ἀστραπή) — lightning; by analogy, glare
  • cometh G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • out G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • of the east G395 (ἀνατολή) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shineth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • even unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the west G1424 (δυσμή) — the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

28 Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 28:49 · Job 39:27 · Jeremiah 16:16 · Amos 9:1 · Luke 17:37
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • wheresoever G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • the carcase G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the carcase G4430 (πτῶμα) — a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • will G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • the eagles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the eagles G105 (ἀετός) — an eagle (from its wind-like flight)
  • be gathered together G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)

29 But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Immediately G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the tribulation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • shall G4654 (σκοτίζω) — to obscure (literally or figuratively)
  • the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • be darkened G4654 (σκοτίζω) — to obscure (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the moon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the moon G4582 (σελήνη) — the moon
  • shall G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • light G5338 (φέγγος) — brilliancy
  • the stars G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the stars G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • shall fall G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • the powers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the powers G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • of the heavens G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • shall be shaken G4531 (σαλεύω) — to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite

30 and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall appear G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • the sign G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sign G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • shall G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the tribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tribes G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • mourn G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
  • they shall see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • coming G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the clouds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the clouds G3507 (νεφέλη) — properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

31 And he shall send forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he shall send G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • a G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • sound G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • of a trumpet G4536 (σάλπιγξ) — a trumpet
  • they shall gather together G1996 (ἐπισυνάγω) — to collect upon the same place
  • elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • winds G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • one end G206 (ἄκρον) — the extremity
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • to G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the other G206 (ἄκρον) — the extremity
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

32 Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 21:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • a parable G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the fig tree G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fig tree G4808 (συκῆ) — a fig-tree
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • branch G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • branch G2798 (κλάδος) — a twig or bough (as if broken off)
  • is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • yet G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • tender G527 (ἀπαλός) — soft
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • putteth forth G1631 (ἐκφύω) — to sprout up
  • leaves G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • leaves G5444 (φύλλον) — a sprout, i.e. leaf
  • ye know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • summer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • summer G2330 (θέρος) — properly, heat, i.e. summer
  • nigh G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)

33 even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Hebrews 10:37 · 1 Peter 4:7 · Revelation 3:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • likewise G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • ye shall see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • near G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
  • at G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the doors G2374 (θύρα) — a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 12:45 · Matthew 16:28 · Matthew 23:36 · Luke 11:50 · Luke 21:32
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • generation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • generation G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
  • shall G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • pass G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
  • till G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • be fulfilled G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • shall pass away G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • shall G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • pass away G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • not G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • the angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere

37 And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
  • the days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of Noah G3575 (Νῶε) — Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

38 For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • the flood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the flood G2627 (κατακλυσμός) — an inundation
  • they were eating G5176 (τρώγω) — or perhaps rather of a base of and through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, i.e. (generally) to eat
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • drinking G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • marrying G1060 (γαμέω) — to wed (of either sex)
  • giving in marriage G1547 (ἐκγαμίζω) — to marry off a daughter
  • until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • that G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • Noah G3575 (Νῶε) — Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
  • entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ark G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ark G2787 (κιβωτός) — a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah

39 and they knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the flood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the flood G2627 (κατακλυσμός) — an inundation
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • took G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • them all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • away G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

40 Then shall two men be in the field; one is taken, and one is left:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the field G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the field G68 (ἀγρός) — a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
  • the one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • shall be taken G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the other G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • left G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

41 two women shall be grinding at the mill; one is taken, and one is left.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 11:5 · Isaiah 47:2 · Luke 17:35
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • grinding G229 (ἀλήθω) — to grind
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the mill G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mill G3459 (μύλων) — a mill-house
  • the one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • shall be taken G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the other G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • left G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Watch G1127 (γρηγορεύω) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • doth come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • this G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the goodman of the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the goodman of the house G3617 (οἰκοδεσπότης) — the head of a family
  • had known G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • in G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), lite…
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • watch G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), lite…
  • the thief G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the thief G2812 (κλέπτης) — a stealer (literally or figuratively)
  • would come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • he would have watched G1127 (γρηγορεύω) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • would G1439 (ἐάω) — to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • have suffered G1439 (ἐάω) — to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • to be broken up G1358 (διορύσσω) — to penetrate burglariously

44 Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • Therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ready G2092 (ἕτοιμος) — adjusted, i.e. ready
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • in G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • such G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • an hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • as ye think G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • then G687 (ἆρα)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a faithful G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • wise G5429 (φρόνιμος) — thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while denotes practical skill or acumen; and indicates rather intelligence or mental…
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • hath made ruler G2525 (καθίστημι) — to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • household G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • household G2322 (θεραπεία) — attendance (specially, medical, i.e. cure); figuratively and collectively, domestics
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • meat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • meat G5160 (τροφή) — nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication, rations (wages)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • due season G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • when he cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • shall find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • doing G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

47 Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he shall make G2525 (καθίστημι) — to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • ruler G2525 (καθίστημι) — to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • goods G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…

48 But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • and if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • My G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • delayeth G5549 (χρονίζω) — to take time, i.e. linger
  • his coming G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

49 and shall begin to beat his fellow-servants, and shall eat and drink with the drunken;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall begin G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to smite G5180 (τύπτω) — to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from and , which denote a (usuall…
  • fellowservants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fellowservants G4889 (σύνδουλος) — a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • to eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • drink G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the drunken G3184 (μεθύω) — to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk

50 the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • shall come G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • when G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he looketh G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • an hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he is G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • aware of G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

51 and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall cut G1371 (διχοτομέω) — to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • asunder G1371 (διχοτομέω) — to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely
  • appoint G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • portion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • portion G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the hypocrites G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hypocrites G5273 (ὑποκριτής) — an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e. (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite"
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • weeping G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • weeping G2805 (κλαυθμός) — lamentation
  • gnashing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gnashing G1030 (βρυγμός) — a grating (of the teeth)
  • of teeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of teeth G3599 (ὀδούς) — a "tooth"