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Matthew 14:11 KJV
Matthew · chapter 14 · verse 11
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.Matthew 14:11 · King James Version
Matthew 14:11 in context
9And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
10And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
11And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
12And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
13When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- broughtpherōto carry, to carry some burden, to bear with one s self, to move by bearing move or, to…G5342 →
- chargerpinaxa board, a tablet, a dish, plate, platterG4094 →
- damselkorasiona girl, damsel, maidenG2877 →
- givendidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- headkephalēthe head, both of men and often of animals. Since the loss of the head destroys life…G2776 →
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We have here the story of John's martyrdom. Observe, I. The occasion of relating this story here, Mat 14:1, Mat 14:2. Here is, 1. The account brought to Herod of the miracles which Christ wrought. Herod the tetrarch or chief governor of Galilee heard of the fame of Jesus.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-12