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Matthew 14:9 KJV
Matthew · chapter 14 · verse 9 · King James Version
And 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.Matthew 14:9 · King James Version
Matthew 14:9 in context
7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
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.
Key words (Strong's)
- commandedkeleuōto command, to orderG2753 →
- sorrylypeōto make sorrowful, to affect with sadness, cause grief, to throw into sorrow, to grieve…G3076 →
- kingbasileusleader of the people, prince, commander, lord of the land, kingG935 →
- sakehorkosthat which has been pledged or promised with an oathG3727 →
- meatsynanakeimaito recline together, feast together, of guestsG4873 →
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