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Matthew 23:37 KJV
Matthew · chapter 23 · verse 37 · King James Version
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!Matthew 23:37 · King James Version
Matthew 23:37 in context
35That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
36Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
38Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.
39For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Cross references
- Luke 13:34-35
- Psalms 91:4
- Ruth 2:12
- Deuteronomy 32:11-12
- Psalms 17:8
- Proverbs 1:24-31
- Nehemiah 9:26
- Jeremiah 6:16-17
Key words (Strong's)
- JerusalemierousalēmJerusalem = " set ye double peace" , denotes either the city itself or the…G2419 →
- prophetsprophētēsin Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things, one who, moved by…G4396 →
- gatheredepisynagōto gather together besides, to bring together to others already assembled, to gather…G1996 →
- childrenteknonoffspring, children, child, a male child, a son, metaph., the name transferred to that…G5043 →
- chickensnossiona brood of birdsG3556 →
- killestapokteinōto kill in any way whatever, to destroy, to allow to perish, metaph. to extinguish…G615 →
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