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Matthew 11

Matt. 11:25 KJV (With Strong’s)

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At
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
d that
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
time
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
answered
apokrinomai (Greek #611)
to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare 06030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
KJV usage: answer.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
Origin: from 575 and κρίνω
and said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, I thank
exomologeo (Greek #1843)
to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
KJV usage: confess, profess, promise.
Pronounce: ex-om-ol-og-eh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 3670
thee
soi (Greek #4671)
to thee
KJV usage: thee, thine own, thou, thy.
Pronounce: soy
Origin: dative case of 4771
, O Father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
of heaven
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
earth
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ge (Greek #1093)
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
KJV usage: country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
Pronounce: ghay
Origin: contracted from a primary word
, because
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
thou hast hid
apokrupto (Greek #613)
to conceal away (i.e. fully); figuratively, to keep secret
KJV usage: hide.
Pronounce: ap-ok-roop'-to
Origin: from 575 and 2928
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
from
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
the wise
sophos (Greek #4680)
wise (in a most general application)
KJV usage: wise. Compare 5429.
Pronounce: sof-os'
Origin: akin to σαφής (clear)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
prudent
sunetos (Greek #4908)
mentally put (or putting) together, i.e. sagacious
KJV usage: prudent. Compare 5429.
Pronounce: soon-et'-os
Origin: from 4920
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hast revealed
apokalupto (Greek #601)
to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
KJV usage: reveal.
Pronounce: ap-ok-al-oop'-to
Origin: from 575 and 2572
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
unto babes
nepios (Greek #3516)
not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian
KJV usage: babe, child (+ -ish).
Pronounce: nay'-pee-os
Origin: from an obsolete particle νή- (implying negation) and 2031
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Luke 10:21• 21In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father; for thus hath it been well-pleasing in thy sight. (Luke 10:21)
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Psa. 8:2•  (Psa. 8:2)
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Jer. 1:7‑8•  (Jer. 1:7‑8)
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1 Cor. 1:27• 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things; (1 Cor. 1:27)

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Babes,
Earth,
Father,
Heaven,
The Lord Jesus

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Ministry on This Verse

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Jesus.
Luke 10:21‑24• 21In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father; for thus hath it been well-pleasing in thy sight.
 22All things have been delivered to me by my Father, {i}and{/i} no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal [him].
 23And having turned to the disciples, privately he said, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.
 24For I say unto you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye behold, and did not see [them]; and to hear the things which ye behold, and did not hear [them]. (Luke 10:21‑24)
I thank.
1 Chron. 29:13•  (1 Chron. 29:13)
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Dan. 2:23•  (Dan. 2:23)
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John 11:41• 41They took away therefore the stone; and Jesus lifted his eyes upward, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou heardest me. (John 11:41)
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2 Thess. 2:13‑14• 13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God chose you from [the] beginning unto salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth;
 14whereunto he called you by our gospel unto obtaining of [the] glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:13‑14)
Lord.
Gen. 14:19,22•  (Gen. 14:19,22)
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Deut. 10:14‑15•  (Deut. 10:14‑15)
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2 Kings 19:15•  (2 Kings 19:15)
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Isa. 66:1•  (Isa. 66:1)
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Dan. 4:35•  (Dan. 4:35)
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Acts 17:24• 24The God that made the world and all things therein, he being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands. (Acts 17:24)
because.
Matt. 13:11‑16• 11{i}And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;{/i}
 12{i}for whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall be caused to be in abundance; but he who has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.{/i}
 13{i}For this cause I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear nor understand;{/i}
 14{i}and in them is filled up the prophecy of Esaias, which says, Hearing ye shall hear and shall not understand, and beholding ye shall behold and not see;{/i}
 15{i}for the heart of this people has grown fat, and they have heard heavily with their ears, and they have closed their eyes as asleep, lest they should see with the eyes, and hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.{/i}
 16{i}But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear;{/i} (Matt. 13:11‑16)
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Isa. 5:21•  (Isa. 5:21)
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Isa. 29:10‑14,18‑19•  (Isa. 29:10‑14,18‑19)
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Mark 4:10‑12• 10And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.
 11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given [to know] the mystery of the kingdom of God; but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
 12that beholding they may behold, and not see; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest it may be they should be converted, and they should be forgiven. (Mark 4:10‑12)
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John 7:48‑49• 48Did anyone of the rulers believe on him, or of the Pharisees?
 49But this crowd that knoweth not the law, they are accursed. (John 7:48‑49)
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John 9:39‑41• 39And Jesus said, For judgment I came into this world, that they that see not may see, and they that see may become blind.
 40And some of the Pharisees that were with him heard these things , and said to him, Are we blind also?
 41Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin; but now ye say, We see, your sin remaineth. (John 9:39‑41)
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John 12:38‑40• 38that the word of Isaiah the prophet which he said might be fulfilled. Jehovah, who believed our report? and to whom was Jehovah’s arm revealed?
 39On this account they could not believe because Isaiah said again,
 40He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart that they may not see with their eyes and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I heal them. (John 12:38‑40)
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Rom. 11:8‑10• 8even as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of slumber, eyes so as not to see, and ears so as not to hear, until this day.”
 9And David saith, “Let their table be for a snare and for a trap and for a stumblingblock and for a recompense to them:
 10let their eyes be darkened so as not to see, and their back ever bend thou down.” (Rom. 11:8‑10)
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1 Cor. 1:18‑29• 18For the word of the cross is to those that perish foolishness, but to us that are to be saved it is God's power.
 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and put away the understanding of the understanding ones.
 20Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe;
 22since both Jews ask for signs and Greeks seek wisdom;
 23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling-block, and to Gentiles foolishness,
 24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom;
 25because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
 26For look at your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things;
 28and the low-born things of the world and those despised God chose, [and] the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are,
 29so that no flesh should boast before God. (1 Cor. 1:18‑29)
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1 Cor. 2:6‑8• 6But we speak wisdom among the full-grown, but wisdom not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age that come to nought.
 7But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God pre-determined before the ages for our glory;
 8which none of the rulers of the age knew (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory), (1 Cor. 2:6‑8)
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1 Cor. 3:18‑20• 18Let none deceive himself; if anyone thinketh himself to be wise among you in this age, let him become foolish that he may be wise.
 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness;
 20and again, [The] Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise that they are vain. (1 Cor. 3:18‑20)
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2 Cor. 3:14• 14But their thoughts were darkened; for until this very day the same veil at the reading of the old covenant abideth unlifted, which in Christ is done away. (2 Cor. 3:14)
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2 Cor. 4:3‑6• 3But if even our gospel is veiled, in those that perish it is veiled,
 4in whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the faithless, that the illumination of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is [the] image of God, should not shine forth.
 5For not ourselves do we preach, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake,
 6because it is the God that bade light shine out of darkness, who shone in our hearts for the illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:3‑6)
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Matt. 16:17• 17{i}And Jesus answering said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona, for flesh and blood has not revealed [it] to thee, but my Father who is in the heavens.{/i} (Matt. 16:17)
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Matt. 18:3‑4• 3{i}and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.{/i}
 4{i}Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;{/i} (Matt. 18:3‑4)
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Matt. 21:16• 16{i}and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus says to them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?{/i} (Matt. 21:16)
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1 Sam. 2:18•  (1 Sam. 2:18)
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1 Sam. 3:4‑21•  (1 Sam. 3:4‑21)
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Psa. 8:2•  (Psa. 8:2)
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Jer. 1:5‑8•  (Jer. 1:5‑8)
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Mark 10:14‑16• 14But when Jesus saw [it], he was indignant, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.
 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
 16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. (Mark 10:14‑16)
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1 Cor. 1:27• 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things; (1 Cor. 1:27)
• Hopes not limited to the earth now, but God looked to as Lord of heaven and earth — sovereign over all things. (“Remarks on Matthew 11” by W. Kelly)
• {v.25-27} The throne of Israel may be refused Him; the Jews may reject, the leaders despise Him: all this may be, but what is the result? Not merely what was promised to David or Solomon, but "All things are delivered unto Me of My Father." (“Remarks on Matthew 11” by W. Kelly)
• Refuse Him in His earthly dignity, and He only shines in His heavenly one; despise Him as a man, and He is manifestly God. (“Remarks on Matthew 11” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.

W. Kelly Translation

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At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)