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Matthew 11:8 KJV
Matthew · chapter 11 · verse 8 · King James Version
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.Matthew 11:8 · King James Version
Matthew 11:8 in context
6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Key words (Strong's)
- clothedamphiennymito put on, to clotheG294 →
- raimenthimationa garment , garmentsG2440 →
- beholdidoubehold, see, loG2400 →
- kings'basileusleader of the people, prince, commander, lord of the land, kingG935 →
- softmalakossoft, soft to the touch, metaph. in a bad sense, effeminate, of a catamite, of a boy kept…G3120 →
- wearphoreōto bear constantly, wear, of clothing, garments, armourG5409 →
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