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Matthew 16:4 KJV
Matthew · chapter 16 · verse 4 · King James Version
A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.Matthew 16:4 · King James Version
Matthew 16:4 in context
2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
5And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.
6Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
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Key words (Strong's)
- adulterousmoichalisan adulteress, as the intimate alliance of God with the people of Israel was likened to a…G3428 →
- generationgeneafathered, birth, nativity, that which has been begotten, men of the same stock, a family…G1074 →
- prophetprophētēsin Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things, one who, moved by…G4396 →
- wickedponērosfull of labours, annoyances, hardships, pressed and harassed by labours, bringing toils…G4190 →
- afterepizēteōto enquire for, seek for, search for, seek diligently, to wish for, crave, to demand…G1934 →
- givendidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
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