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Matthew 23

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 killeth the prophets, and stoneth 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•  (Deut. 32:11‑12)
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Psa. 91:4•  (Psa. 91:4)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Jerusalem.
Jer. 4:14•  (Jer. 4:14)
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Jer. 6:8•  (Jer. 6:8)
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Luke 13:34• 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the [city] that killeth the prophets, and stoneth 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 dead body {i}shall be{/i} 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• 30{i}and 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.{/i} (Matt. 23:30)
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Matt. 5:12• 12Rejoice and exult; for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus persecuted they the prophets that were before you. (Matt. 5:12)
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Matt. 21:35‑36• 35And the husbandmen took his bondmen, and beat one and killed another and stoned another.
 36Again he sent other bondmen more than the first, and they did to them likewise. (Matt. 21:35‑36)
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Matt. 22:6• 6and the rest, seizing his bondmen, insulted and killed [them]. (Matt. 22:6)
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2 Chron. 24:21‑22•  (2 Chron. 24:21‑22)
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Neh. 9:26•  (Neh. 9:26)
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Jer. 2:30•  (Jer. 2:30)
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Jer. 26:23•  (Jer. 26:23)
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Mark 12:3‑6• 3{i}But{/i} they caught 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 him also last to them, saying, They will reverence 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 they will respect [him].
 14But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, that the inheritance may become ours. (Luke 20:11‑14)
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Acts 7:51‑52• 51Stiffnecked and uncircumcised in hearts and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers so ye.
 52Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute? And they slew those that announced beforehand of the coming of the Righteous One, of whom now ye became betrayers and murderers, (Acts 7:51‑52)
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1 Thess. 2:15• 15who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and please not God, and [are] contrary to all men, (1 Thess. 2:15)
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Rev. 11:7• 7And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that riseth up out of the abyss shall make war with them and shall overcome 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 when I saw her, I wondered with great wonder. (Rev. 17:6)
how.
2 Chron. 36:15‑16•  (2 Chron. 36:15‑16)
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Psa. 81:8‑11•  (Psa. 81:8‑11)
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Jer. 6:16‑17•  (Jer. 6:16‑17)
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Jer. 11:7‑8•  (Jer. 11:7‑8)
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Jer. 25:3‑7•  (Jer. 25:3‑7)
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Jer. 35:15•  (Jer. 35:15)
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Jer. 42:9‑13•  (Jer. 42:9‑13)
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Jer. 44:4•  (Jer. 44:4)
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Zech. 1:4•  (Zech. 1:4)
even.
Deut. 32:11‑12•  (Deut. 32:11‑12)
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Ruth 2:12•  (Ruth 2:12)
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Psa. 17:8•  (Psa. 17:8)
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Psa. 36:7•  (Psa. 36:7)
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Psa. 57:1•  (Psa. 57:1)
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Psa. 63:7•  (Psa. 63:7)
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Psa. 91:4•  (Psa. 91:4)
and ye.
Matt. 22:3• 3and sent forth his bondmen to call those who had been called to the marriage-feast; and they would not come. (Matt. 22:3)
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Prov. 1:24‑31•  (Prov. 1:24‑31)
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Isa. 50:2•  (Isa. 50:2)
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Hos. 11:2,7•  (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 without exception began to excuse themselves. The first said unto 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• 14{i}But{/i} his citizens hated him and sent a message after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.
 15And it came to pass on his return, having received the kingdom, that he desired his bondmen to whom he gave the money to be called to him in order that he might know what each had gained by trading.
 16And the first came up saying, 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, Lord, thy mina has made five minas.
 19And he said also to this one, And thou, be over five cities.
 20And the other came, saying, Lord, behold thy mina which I kept laid up in a napkin.
 21For I feared thee, because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou layedst not down, and reapest what thou didst now sow.
 22He says to him, Out of thy mouth I will judge thee, wicked bondman. Thou knewest that I am a harsh man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow.
 23And why gavest thou not my money into a bank, and at my coming I should have received it with interest?
 24And he said to those that stood by, Take from him the mina and give [it] to him that hath ten.
 25And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas.
 26I say unto you, that to everyone that hath shall be given, and from him that hath not that even which he hath shall be taken.
 27Moreover, those mine enemies who would not [have] me to reign over them, bring them here and slay [them] before me.
 28And when he had said these things, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
 29And it came to pass when he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, towards the mountain called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,
 30saying, Go away into the village over against you; in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, on which not one of men ever sat: loose and bring it.
 31And if anyone ask you, Why do ye loose [it]? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of it.
 32And they that were sent, having gone away, found even as he had said to them.
 33And as they were loosing the colt, its owners said to them, Why loose ye the colt?
 34And they said, Because the Lord hath need of it.
 35And they brought it to Jesus; and, having cast their garments on the colt, they set Jesus thereon;
 36and, as he went, they strewed their garments in the way.
 37And as he was drawing near, already at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began with rejoicing to praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,
 38saying, Blessed the King that cometh in Jehovah's name: in heaven peace, and glory in [the] highest.
 39And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.
 40And answering he said, I say unto you that, if these shall be silent, the stones will cry out.
 41And when he drew near, on seeing the city, he wept over it,
 42saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things for thy peace: but now they are hid from thine eyes.
 43For days shall come upon thee that thine enemies shall make a rampart about thee and compass thee round and keep thee in on every side,
 44and level thee with the ground and thy children in thee; and not leave in thee stone upon 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.)