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Matthew 11

Matt. 11:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And as
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
they
touton (Greek #5130)
of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
KJV usage: such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
Pronounce: too'-tone
Origin: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of 3778
departed
poreuomai (Greek #4198)
middle voice from a derivative of the same as 3984; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
Pronounce: por-yoo'-om-ahee
, 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)
began
archomai (Greek #756)
to commence (in order of time)
KJV usage: (rehearse from the) begin(-ning).
Pronounce: ar'-khom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 757 (through the implication, of precedence)
to say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto the multitudes
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
ochlos (Greek #3793)
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
KJV usage: company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
Pronounce: okh'los
Origin: from a derivative of 2192 (meaning a vehicle)
concerning
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
John
Ioannes (Greek #2491)
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: John.
Pronounce: ee-o-an'-nace
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03110)
, What
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
wentm ye out
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the wilderness
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
eremos (Greek #2048)
lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, 5561 being implied)
KJV usage: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
Pronounce: er'-ay-mos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to see
theaomai (Greek #2300)
to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
KJV usage: behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: theh-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
? A reed
kalamos (Greek #2563)
a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen
KJV usage: pen, reed.
Pronounce: kal'-am-os
Origin: or uncertain affinity
shaken
saleuo (Greek #4531)
to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
KJV usage: move, shake (together), which can(-not) be shaken, stir up.
Pronounce: sal-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4535
with
hupo (Greek #5259)
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 (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the wind
anemos (Greek #417)
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
KJV usage: wind.
Pronounce: an'-em-os
Origin: from the base of 109
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Luke 7:24‑30• 24And the messengers of John having departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken by the wind?
 25But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.
 26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and what is more excellent than a prophet.
 27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, *I* send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;
 28for I say unto you, Among them that are born of women a greater prophet is no one than John the baptist; but he who is a little one in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
 29(And all the people who heard it, and the tax-gatherers, justified God, having been baptised with the baptism of John;
 30but the Pharisees and the lawyers rendered null as to themselves the counsel of God, not having been baptised by him.) (Luke 7:24‑30)
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Eph. 4:14• 14in order that we may be no longer babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of *that* teaching which is in the sleight of men, in unprincipled cunning with a view to systematized error; (Eph. 4:14)
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James 1:6• 6but let him ask in faith, nothing doubting. For he that doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed about; (James 1:6)

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John the Baptist,
Reed,
The Lord Jesus,
Wilderness,
Wind

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Jesus.
Luke 7:24‑30• 24And the messengers of John having departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken by the wind?
 25But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.
 26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and what is more excellent than a prophet.
 27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, *I* send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;
 28for I say unto you, Among them that are born of women a greater prophet is no one than John the baptist; but he who is a little one in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
 29(And all the people who heard it, and the tax-gatherers, justified God, having been baptised with the baptism of John;
 30but the Pharisees and the lawyers rendered null as to themselves the counsel of God, not having been baptised by him.) (Luke 7:24‑30)
What.
Matt. 3:1‑3,5• 1Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
 2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
 3For this is he who has been spoken of through Esaias the prophet, saying, Voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
 5Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round the Jordan, (Matt. 3:1‑3,5)
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Matt. 21:25• 25The baptism of John, whence was it? of heaven or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we should say, Of heaven, he will say to us, Why then have ye not believed him? (Matt. 21:25)
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Mark 1:3‑5• 3Voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
 4There came John baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
 5And there went out to him all the district of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem, and were baptised by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. (Mark 1:3‑5)
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Luke 3:3‑7• 3And he came into all the district round the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,
 4as it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet: Voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
 5Every gorge shall be filled up, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked places shall become a straight path, and the rough places smooth ways,
 6and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
 7He said therefore to the crowds which went out to be baptised by him, Offspring of vipers, who has forewarned you to flee from the coming wrath? (Luke 3:3‑7)
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Luke 8:18• 18Take heed therefore how ye hear; for whosoever has, to him shall be given, and whosoever has not, even what he seems to have shall be taken from him. (Luke 8:18)
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John 1:38• 38But Jesus having turned, and seeing them following, says to them, What seek ye? And *they* said to him, Rabbi (which, being interpreted, signifies Teacher), where abidest thou? (John 1:38)
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John 5:35• 35*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. (John 5:35)
A reed.
Gen. 49:4• 4Impetuous as the waters, thou shalt have no pre-eminence; Because thou wentest up to thy father's couch: Then defiledst thou it: he went up to my bed. (Gen. 49:4)
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2 Cor. 1:17‑18• 17Having therefore this purpose, did I then use lightness? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to flesh, that there should be with me yea yea, and nay nay?
 18Now God is faithful, that our word to you is not yea and nay. (2 Cor. 1:17‑18)
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Eph. 4:14• 14in order that we may be no longer babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of *that* teaching which is in the sleight of men, in unprincipled cunning with a view to systematized error; (Eph. 4:14)
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James 1:6• 6but let him ask in faith, nothing doubting. For he that doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed about; (James 1:6)
• A man sent from God for a witness, that all might believe in Christ; and when this very man is put thoroughly to the test, the Lord has to bear witness to him, instead of his bearing witness to the Lord. (“Remarks on Matthew 11” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But as they went away, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed moved about by the wind?

W. Kelly Translation

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But as they went [away], Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed moved about by the wind?

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.)