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Matthew 22

Matt. 22:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
i sent forth
apostello (Greek #649)
set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Pronounce: ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 575 and 4724
his
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)
servants
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
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
to call
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
them that were bidden
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
to
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 wedding
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
gamos (Greek #1062)
nuptials
KJV usage: marriage, wedding.
Pronounce: gam'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: 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
they would
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
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Psa. 68:11• 11The Lord gives the word: great the host of the publishers. (Psa. 68:11)
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Jer. 25:4• 4And Jehovah hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear, (Jer. 25:4)
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Jer. 35:15• 15And I have sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them; and ye shall dwell in the land that I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear nor hearkened unto me. (Jer. 35:15)
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Rev. 22:17• 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; he that will, let him take the water of life freely. (Rev. 22:17)

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Matt. 3:2• 2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 10:6‑7• 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
 7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 10:6‑7)
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Psa. 68:11• 11The Lord gives the word: great the host of the publishers. (Psa. 68:11)
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Prov. 9:1‑3• 1Wisdom hath built her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars;
 2she hath slaughtered her cattle, she hath mingled her wine, she hath also prepared her table;
 3she hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city, (Prov. 9:1‑3)
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Isa. 55:1‑2• 1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come ye, buy, and eat: yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price!
 2Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. (Isa. 55:1‑2)
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Jer. 25:4• 4And Jehovah hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear, (Jer. 25:4)
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Jer. 35:15• 15And I have sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them; and ye shall dwell in the land that I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear nor hearkened unto me. (Jer. 35:15)
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Mark 6:7‑11• 7And he calls the twelve to him; and he began to send them out two and two, and gave to them power over the unclean spirits;
 8and he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their belt;
 9but be shod with sandals, and put not on two body-coats.
 10And he said to them, Wheresoever ye shall enter into a house, there remain till ye shall go thence.
 11And whatsoever place shall not receive you nor hear you, departing thence, shake off the dust which is under your feet for a testimony to them. (Mark 6:7‑11)
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Luke 9:1‑6• 1And having called together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases,
 2and sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
 3And he said to them, Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; nor to have two body-coats apiece.
 4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide and thence go forth.
 5And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them.
 6And going forth they passed through the villages, announcing the glad tidings and healing everywhere. (Luke 9:1‑6)
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Luke 14:15‑17• 15And one of those that were lying at table with them, hearing these things, said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
 16And he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many.
 17And he sent his bondman at the hour of supper to say to those who were invited, Come, for already all things are ready. (Luke 14:15‑17)
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Rev. 22:17• 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; he that will, let him take the water of life freely. (Rev. 22:17)
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1 Sam. 9:13• 13As soon as ye come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people eat not until he has come, because he blesses the sacrifice; afterwards they eat that are invited. And now go up; for this very day shall ye find him. (1 Sam. 9:13)
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Zeph. 1:7• 7Be silent at the presence of the Lord Jehovah; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; for Jehovah hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath hallowed his guests. (Zeph. 1:7)
and they would not.
Matt. 23:37• 37Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those that are sent unto her, how often would I have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! (Matt. 23:37)
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Psa. 81:10‑12• 10I am Jehovah thy God, that brought thee up out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
 11But my people hearkened not to my voice, and Israel would none of me.
 12So I gave them up unto their own hearts' stubbornness: they walked after their own counsels. (Psa. 81:10‑12)
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Prov. 1:24‑32• 24Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;
 25and ye have rejected all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
 26I also will laugh in your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh;
 27when your fear cometh as sudden destruction, and your calamity cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come upon you:
 28--then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me early, and shall not find me.
 29Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah;
 30they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof:
 31therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way, and be filled with their own devices.
 32For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall cause them to perish. (Prov. 1:24‑32)
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Isa. 30:15• 15For thus saith the Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be your strength; but ye would not. (Isa. 30:15)
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Jer. 6:16‑17• 16Thus saith Jehovah: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, which is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
 17Also I have set watchmen over you:--Hearken ye to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken. (Jer. 6:16‑17)
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Hos. 11:2,7• 2As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baals, and burned incense to graven images.
 7Yea, my people are bent upon backsliding from me: though they call them to the Most High, none at all exalteth him. (Hos. 11:2,7)
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Luke 13:34• 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those that are sent unto her, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen her brood under her wings, and ye would not. (Luke 13:34)
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Luke 15:28• 28But he became angry and would not go in. And his father went out and besought him. (Luke 15:28)
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Luke 19:27• 27Moreover those mine enemies, who would not have me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me. (Luke 19:27)
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John 5:40• 40and ye will not come to me that ye might have life. (John 5:40)
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Acts 13:45• 45But the Jews, seeing the crowds, were filled with envy, and contradicted the things said by Paul, contradicting and speaking injuriously. (Acts 13:45)
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Rom. 10:21• 21But unto Israel he says, All the day long I have stretched out my hands unto a people disobeying and opposing. (Rom. 10:21)
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Heb. 12:25• 25See that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if those did not escape who had refused him who uttered the oracles on earth, much more we who turn away from him who does so from heaven: (Heb. 12:25)
• In both Gospels the parable represents, not righteous requirement as under the law, but the way in which grace goes out to the Jew first and also to the Gentile. (“Remarks on Matthew 22” by W. Kelly)
• So we have in the beginning of Acts (Acts 2 - 4) the special announcement to Israel as the children of the covenant — "To them that were bidden." The first sending out, then, was during the life of the Messiah to call the privileged people. (“Remarks on Matthew 22” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and sent his bondmen to call the persons invited to the wedding feast, and they would not come.

W. Kelly Translation

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and sent forth his bondmen to call those who had been called to the marriage-feast; and they would not come.