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Matt. 23:37 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Os Jerusalem
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
Hierousalem (Greek #2419)
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
KJV usage: Jerusalem. Compare 2414.
Pronounce: hee-er-oo-sal-ame'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03389)
, Jerusalem
Hierousalem (Greek #2419)
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
KJV usage: Jerusalem. Compare 2414.
Pronounce: hee-er-oo-sal-ame'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03389)
, thou that killest
apokteino (Greek #615)
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
KJV usage: put to death, kill, slay.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ti'-no
Origin: from 575 and κτείνω (to slay)
the prophets
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
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
, 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
stonest
lithoboleo (Greek #3036)
to throw stones, i.e. lapidate
KJV usage: stone, cast stones.
Pronounce: lith-ob-ol-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 3037 and 906
them which are sent
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
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
thee
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)
, how often
posakis (Greek #4212)
how many times
KJV usage: how oft(-en).
Pronounce: pos-ak'-is
Origin: multiplicative from 4214
would I have
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
gathered
episunago (Greek #1996)
to collect upon the same place
KJV usage: gather (together).
Pronounce: ep-ee-soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 4863
v thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
children
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
teknon (Greek #5043)
a child (as produced)
KJV usage: child, daughter, son.
Pronounce: tek'-non
Origin: from the base of 5098
together
episunago (Greek #1996)
to collect upon the same place
KJV usage: gather (together).
Pronounce: ep-ee-soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 4863
, even
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
as
tropos (Greek #5158)
a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character
KJV usage: (even) as, conversation, (+ like) manner, (+ by any) means, way.
Pronounce: trop'-os
Origin: from the same as 5157
a hen
ornis (Greek #3733)
a bird (as rising in the air), i.e. (specially), a hen (or female domestic fowl)
KJV usage: hen.
Pronounce: or'-nis
Origin: probably from a prolonged form of the base of 3735
gathereth
episunago (Greek #1996)
to collect upon the same place
KJV usage: gather (together).
Pronounce: ep-ee-soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 4863
her
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
chickens
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
nossion (Greek #3556)
a birdling
KJV usage: chicken.
Pronounce: nos-see'-on
Origin: diminutive of 3502
under
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
her wings
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
pterux (Greek #4420)
a wing
KJV usage: wing.
Pronounce: pter'-oox
Origin: from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather)
, 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
ye 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
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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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Deut. 32:11‑12• 11As the eagle stirreth up its nest, Hovereth over its young, Spreadeth out its wings, Taketh them, beareth them on its feathers,
 12So Jehovah alone did lead him, And no strange *god was with him. (Deut. 32:11‑12)
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Psa. 91:4• 4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou find refuge: his truth is a shield and buckler. (Psa. 91:4)

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Jerusalem.
Jer. 4:14• 14Wash thy heart, Jerusalem, from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? (Jer. 4:14)
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Jer. 6:8• 8Be thou instructed, Jerusalem, lest my soul be alienated from thee; lest I make thee a desolation, a land not inhabited. (Jer. 6:8)
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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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Rev. 11:8• 8and their body shall be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. (Rev. 11:8)
thou.
Matt. 23:30• 30and ye say, If we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. (Matt. 23:30)
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Matt. 5:12• 12Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matt. 5:12)
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Matt. 21:35‑36• 35And the husbandmen took his bondmen, and beat one, killed another, and stoned another.
 36Again he sent other bondmen more than the first, and they did to them in like manner. (Matt. 21:35‑36)
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Matt. 22:6• 6And the rest, laying hold of his bondmen, ill-treated and slew them. (Matt. 22:6)
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2 Chron. 24:21‑22• 21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the command of the king in the court of the house of Jehovah.
 22And king Joash remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, Jehovah see and require it! (2 Chron. 24:21‑22)
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Neh. 9:26• 26But they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets who testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations. (Neh. 9:26)
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Jer. 2:30• 30In vain have I smitten your children: they received no correction. Your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion. (Jer. 2:30)
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Jer. 26:23• 23and they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him to Jehoiakim the king; and he slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into the graves of the children of the people. (Jer. 26:23)
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Mark 12:3‑6• 3But they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
 4And again he sent to them another bondman; and at him they threw stones, and struck him on the head, and sent him away with insult.
 5And again he sent another, and him they killed; and many others, beating some and killing some.
 6Having yet therefore one beloved son, he sent also him to them the last, saying, They will have respect for my son. (Mark 12:3‑6)
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Luke 20:11‑14• 11And again he sent another bondman; but they, having beaten him also, and cast insult upon him, sent him away empty.
 12And again he sent a third; and they, having wounded him also, cast him out.
 13And the lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: perhaps when they see him they will respect him.
 14But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may become ours. (Luke 20:11‑14)
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Acts 7:51‑52• 51O stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, *ye* do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers, *ye* also.
 52Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain those who announced beforehand concerning the coming of the Just One, of whom *ye* have now become deliverers up and murderers! (Acts 7:51‑52)
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1 Thess. 2:15• 15who have both slain the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and have driven us out by persecution, and do not please God, and are against all men, (1 Thess. 2:15)
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Rev. 11:7• 7And when they shall have completed their testimony, the beast who comes up out of the abyss shall make war with them, and shall conquer them, and shall kill them: (Rev. 11:7)
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Rev. 17:6• 6And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus. And I wondered, seeing her, with great wonder. (Rev. 17:6)
how.
2 Chron. 36:15‑16• 15And Jehovah the God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending; because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling-place.
 16But they mocked at the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the fury of Jehovah rose against his people, and there was no remedy. (2 Chron. 36:15‑16)
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Psa. 81:8‑11• 8Hear, my people, and I will testify unto thee; O Israel, if thou wouldest hearken unto me!
 9There shall no strange *god be in thee, neither shalt thou worship any foreign *god.
 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. (Psa. 81:8‑11)
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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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Jer. 11:7‑8• 7For I earnestly protested unto your fathers, in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Hearken unto my voice.
 8But they have not hearkened, nor inclined their ear, but have walked every one in the stubbornness of their evil heart; and I have brought upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, and they have not done. (Jer. 11:7‑8)
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Jer. 25:3‑7• 3From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, the king of Judah, even unto this day, these three and twenty years, the word of Jehovah hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.
 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,
 5when they said, Turn again now every one from his evil way, and from the wickedness of your doings, and dwell in the land that Jehovah hath given unto you and to your fathers from of old even for ever.
 6And go not after other gods, to serve them and to worship them; and provoke me not to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
 7But ye have not hearkened unto me, saith Jehovah; that ye might provoke me to anger with the work of your hands, to your own hurt. (Jer. 25:3‑7)
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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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Jer. 42:9‑13• 9and said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel, to whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him:
 10If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not overthrow you, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.
 11Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid: be not afraid of him, saith Jehovah; for I will be with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.
 12And I will grant mercies to you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
 13But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land; so as not to hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God, (Jer. 42:9‑13)
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Jer. 44:4• 4And I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing which I hate! (Jer. 44:4)
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Zech. 1:4• 4Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets cried, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings; but they did not hearken nor attend unto me, saith Jehovah. (Zech. 1:4)
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Deut. 32:11‑12• 11As the eagle stirreth up its nest, Hovereth over its young, Spreadeth out its wings, Taketh them, beareth them on its feathers,
 12So Jehovah alone did lead him, And no strange *god was with him. (Deut. 32:11‑12)
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Ruth 2:12• 12Jehovah recompense thy work, and let thy reward be full from Jehovah the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge. (Ruth 2:12)
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Psa. 17:8• 8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, (Psa. 17:8)
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Psa. 36:7• 7How precious is thy loving-kindness, O God! So the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings. (Psa. 36:7)
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Psa. 57:1• 1To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast. (Psa. 57:1)
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Psa. 63:7• 7For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I sing for joy. (Psa. 63:7)
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Psa. 91:4• 4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou find refuge: his truth is a shield and buckler. (Psa. 91:4)
and ye.
Matt. 22:3• 3and sent his bondmen to call the persons invited to the wedding feast, and they would not come. (Matt. 22:3)
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Prov. 1:24‑31• 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. (Prov. 1:24‑31)
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Isa. 50:2• 2Wherefore did I come, and there was no man? I called, and there was none to answer? Is my hand at all shortened that I cannot redeem, or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make rivers a wilderness; their fish stink because there is no water, and die for thirst. (Isa. 50:2)
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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 14:17‑20• 17And he sent his bondman at the hour of supper to say to those who were invited, Come, for already all things are ready.
 18And all began, without exception, to excuse themselves. The first said to him, I have bought land, and I must go out and see it; I pray thee hold me for excused.
 19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee hold me for excused.
 20And another said, I have married a wife, and on this account I cannot come. (Luke 14:17‑20)
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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 19:14‑44• 14But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this man should reign over us.
 15And it came to pass on his arrival back again, having received the kingdom, that he desired these bondmen to whom he gave the money to be called to him, in order that he might know what every one had gained by trading.
 16And the first came up, saying, My Lord, thy mina has produced ten minas.
 17And he said to him, Well done, thou good bondman; because thou hast been faithful in that which is least, be thou in authority over ten cities.
 18And the second came, saying, My Lord, thy mina has made five minas.
 19And he said also to this one, And *thou*, be over five cities.
 20And another came, saying, My Lord, lo, there is thy mina, which I have kept laid up in a towel.
 21For I feared thee because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou hast not laid down, and thou reapest what thou hast not sowed.
 22He says to him, Out of thy mouth will I judge thee, wicked bondman: thou knewest that *I* am a harsh man, taking up what I have not laid down and reaping what I have not sowed.
 23And why didst thou not give my money to the bank; and *I* should have received it, at my coming, with interest?
 24And he said to those that stood by, Take from him the mina and give it to him who has the ten minas.
 25And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas.
 26For I say unto you, that to every one that has shall be given; but from him that has not, that even which he has shall be taken from him.
 27Moreover those mine enemies, who would not have me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.
 28And having said these things, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
 29And it came to pass as he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany at the mountain called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
 30saying, Go into the village over against you, in which ye will find, on entering it, a colt tied up, on which no child of man ever sat at any time: loose it and lead it here.
 31And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose it? thus shall ye say to him, Because the Lord has need of it.
 32And they that were sent, having gone their way, found as he had said to them.
 33And as they were loosing the colt, its masters said to them, Why loose ye the colt?
 34And they said, Because the Lord has need of it.
 35And they led it to Jesus; and having cast their own garments on the colt, they put Jesus on it.
 36And as he went, they strewed their clothes in the way.
 37And as he drew near, already at the descent of the mount of Olives, all the multitude of the disciples began, rejoicing, to praise God with a loud voice for all the works of power which they had seen,
 38saying, Blessed the King that comes in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
 39And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.
 40And he answering said to them, I say unto you, If these shall be silent, the stones will cry out.
 41And as he drew near, seeing the city, he wept over it,
 42saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, even at least in this thy day, the things that are for thy peace: but now they are hid from thine eyes;
 43for days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall make a palisaded mound about thee, and shall close thee around, and keep thee in on every side,
 44and shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children in thee; and shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone: because thou knewest not the season of thy visitation. (Luke 19:14‑44)
• His glory shines out more than ever; the rejected Messiah is in truth Jehovah. He would have gathered (and how often!) but they would not. (“Remarks on Matthew 23” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those that are sent unto her, how often would Ie have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "I have willed," "desired."

W. Kelly Translation

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Jerusalem, 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!

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.)