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105) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 12:
Matthew 12:
- It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath!
- Do you understand the difference between Jesus and religious leaders!
- It is like the North pole and the South pole!
- They are opposite!
- For Jesus, any man is valuable and he is ready to help everyone!
- Do you understand the difference between Jesus and religious leaders!
- It is like the North pole and the South pole!
- They are opposite!
106) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 13:
Matthew 13:
- Jesus used illustrations to teach people!
- Illustration of the sower who sows on different types of soil yielding fruit in different quantities!
- Quite unusual but so powerful!
- So easier to memorize!
- Just unbelievable!
- For those who have will get more!
- For those who don’t have will get less!
- For looking they don’t see!
- For hearing they don’t get the sense of it!
- Why? Because people get unreceptive!
- In fact, they don’t want to understand!
- They prefer inactivity to activity!
- But when Yahweh's kingdom comes, it will require a lot of activity!
- Thus those who are active today prepare themselves for Yah.weh’s kingdom!
- Those who are inactive today won’t get into the promised land just like the Israelites!
- It’s always a personal choice!
- Each individual is responsible!
107) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 14:
Matthew 14:
- Jesus is always moved when he sees crowds!
- He feels pity!
- And he cures their sick ones!
- When they have nothing to eat, he feeds them!
- The number doesn’t matter!
- He walks on the sea as if he was walking on the ground!
- But don’t misunderstand him!
- When he comes back, it will be as a warrior!
- And he will wage war on mankind!
108) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 15:
Matthew 15:
- Jesus explains that Pharisees and scribes put faith in man’s tradition and oppose Yah.weh’s word!
- He calls them hypocrites!
- He calls them blind guides!
- Those who follow them will fall into the pit!
- We must also be careful if we don’t want to fall into the pit!
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109) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 16:
Matthew 16:
- Jesus tells his disciples to be careful about the Pharisees and the Sadducees but they don’t understand because he uses the image of the leaven which can contaminate the whole flour!
- But Jesus doesn’t lose his patience!
- He keeps on teaching them!
- Thus father and Son show the same patience regarding men!
- And he explains to his disciples that he must die and suffer but they still don’t understand!
- They will only understand after his death!
- And it is the same with men!
110) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 17:
Matthew 17:12
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
Elijah
Ἠλίας (Ēlias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243: Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.
{has} already
ἤδη (ēdē)
Adverb
Strong's 2235: Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now.
come,
ἦλθεν (ēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
they did not recognize
ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.
him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.
have done
ἐποίησαν (epoiēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
to
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
whatever
ὅσα (hosa)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.
they wished.
ἠθέλησαν (ēthelēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.
In the same way,
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).
the
ὁ (ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.
of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
will
μέλλει (mellei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.
suffer
πάσχειν (paschein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer.
at their hands.�
ὑπ’ (hyp’)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).
Then the answer in Matthew 17:13:
Then
τότε (tote)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.
the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
disciples
μαθηταὶ (mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.
understood
συνῆκαν (synēkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
He was speaking
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
to them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
about
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.
John
Ἰωάννου (Iōannou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.
the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
Baptist.
Βαπτιστοῦ (Baptistou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 910: From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.
Matthew 17:
Matthew 17:12
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
Elijah
Ἠλίας (Ēlias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243: Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.
{has} already
ἤδη (ēdē)
Adverb
Strong's 2235: Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now.
come,
ἦλθεν (ēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
they did not recognize
ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.
him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.
have done
ἐποίησαν (epoiēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
to
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
whatever
ὅσα (hosa)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.
they wished.
ἠθέλησαν (ēthelēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.
In the same way,
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).
the
ὁ (ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.
of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
will
μέλλει (mellei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.
suffer
πάσχειν (paschein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer.
at their hands.�
ὑπ’ (hyp’)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).
Then the answer in Matthew 17:13:
Then
τότε (tote)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.
the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
disciples
μαθηταὶ (mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.
understood
συνῆκαν (synēkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
He was speaking
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
to them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
about
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.
John
Ἰωάννου (Iōannou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.
the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
Baptist.
Βαπτιστοῦ (Baptistou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 910: From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.
- Question followed by the answer!
- As simple as that!
- Why looking for the answer where it is not?
- Man usually doesn’t want to see what is in front of his eyes!
- And it is not going to change for the majority!
111) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 18:
Matthew 18:3
“Truly
Ἀμὴν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you,”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
He said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
“unless
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.
you change
στραφῆτε (straphēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4762: Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
become
γένησθε (genēsthe)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.
like
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.
little children,
παιδία (paidia)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.
you will never enter
εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.
the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
kingdom
βασιλείαν (basileian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.
of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
heaven.
οὐρανῶν (ouranōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.
- First step: we must change!
- We must free ourselves from the contamination of this old world!
- Second step: we must become like little children!
- This step is far more difficult!
- Every human being thinks he is someone!
- But we are no one!
- We can become someone if we develop humility!
- But it is so rare in this world!
- It makes us completely blind!
Matthew 18:
Matthew 18:3
“Truly
Ἀμὴν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you,”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
He said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
“unless
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.
you change
στραφῆτε (straphēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4762: Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
become
γένησθε (genēsthe)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.
like
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.
little children,
παιδία (paidia)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.
you will never enter
εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.
the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
kingdom
βασιλείαν (basileian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.
of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
heaven.
οὐρανῶν (ouranōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.
- First step: we must change!
- We must free ourselves from the contamination of this old world!
- Second step: we must become like little children!
- This step is far more difficult!
- Every human being thinks he is someone!
- But we are no one!
- We can become someone if we develop humility!
- But it is so rare in this world!
- It makes us completely blind!
112) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 19:
Matthew 19:4
- Have you not read…!
Matthew 19:8
- It was because of your hardness of heart…!
- Here Jesus explains man’s corruption!
- That’s free will!
- If we keep following corrupted religious leaders, we are responsible!
- If we follow man’s tradition, we are responsible!
- When we are babies, we eat milk!
- When we are adults, we should eat solid food!
Matthew 19:
Matthew 19:4
- Have you not read…!
Matthew 19:8
- It was because of your hardness of heart…!
- Here Jesus explains man’s corruption!
- That’s free will!
- If we keep following corrupted religious leaders, we are responsible!
- If we follow man’s tradition, we are responsible!
- When we are babies, we eat milk!
- When we are adults, we should eat solid food!
113) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 19:
Matthew 19:9
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
whoever
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.
divorces
ἀπολύσῃ (apolysē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.
his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
wife,
γυναῖκα (gynaika)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.
except
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.
for
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
sexual immorality,
πορνείᾳ (porneia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4202: Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
marries
γαμήσῃ (gamēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.
another woman,
ἄλλην (allēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.
commits adultery.”
μοιχᾶται (moichatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3429: To commit adultery, not only of a married woman but of a married man. From moichos; to commit adultery.
- I say to you that whoever…except!
- Can you hear how Jesus speaks!
- He knows what he speaks about!
- It is as clear as crystal!
- The question is why do men turn Jesus’ words into nonsense?
- We should do our best to do as he does and be as clear as crystal!
Matthew 19:
Matthew 19:9
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.
whoever
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.
divorces
ἀπολύσῃ (apolysē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.
his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
wife,
γυναῖκα (gynaika)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.
except
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.
for
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
sexual immorality,
πορνείᾳ (porneia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4202: Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
marries
γαμήσῃ (gamēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.
another woman,
ἄλλην (allēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.
commits adultery.”
μοιχᾶται (moichatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3429: To commit adultery, not only of a married woman but of a married man. From moichos; to commit adultery.
- I say to you that whoever…except!
- Can you hear how Jesus speaks!
- He knows what he speaks about!
- It is as clear as crystal!
- The question is why do men turn Jesus’ words into nonsense?
- We should do our best to do as he does and be as clear as crystal!
114) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 19:
- Jesus answers the Pharisees!
- Then his disciples!
- Then he takes care of the children!
- Then he answers a rich man and he knows exactly what he must tell him!
- It is as if he could strike his mind!
- Then again his disciples!
- He goes from one to another without any difficulty!
- he always goes back on his feet!
Matthew 19:
- Jesus answers the Pharisees!
- Then his disciples!
- Then he takes care of the children!
- Then he answers a rich man and he knows exactly what he must tell him!
- It is as if he could strike his mind!
- Then again his disciples!
- He goes from one to another without any difficulty!
- he always goes back on his feet!
115) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 20:17
As
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.
was going up
ἀναβαίνων (anabainōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.
to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.
Jerusalem,
Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma
He took
παρέλαβεν (parelaben)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.
the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.
disciples
μαθητὰς (mathētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.
aside
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
Matthew 20:17
As
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.
was going up
ἀναβαίνων (anabainōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.
to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.
Jerusalem,
Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma
He took
παρέλαβεν (parelaben)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.
the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.
disciples
μαθητὰς (mathētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.
aside
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
- As usual, Jesus speaks directly and privately to his disciples!
- He tells us about his close death!
- But he will be raised on the third day!
- Then there is a surrealist discussion especially because Jesus has just announced his death!
- But Jesus keeps explaining to his disciples!
- And just after that he cures two blind men!
- Thus till the end he is 100% active!
- How is it possible not to understand this message from Jesus?
- Unbelievable!
- But that’s the case of the majority!
116) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 21
- Jesus is going to die soon!
- Till the end he keeps being busy!
- till the end he does his father’s will!
- He goes to the temple and opposes corruption there!
- then he curses a fig tree because he is hungry and there is no fruit because it is not the season!
- And the fig tree dries!
- And his disciples are amazed!
- There is no need!
- They shouldn’t be amazed because they have spent a lot of time with Jesus and they have seen all his miracles and signs!
- And Jesus keeps speaking with parables!
- And he keeps fighting the Pharisees and the scribes till the end!
- Thus he shows us the way!
- The only way to show that we understand his message is by being active and speaking about Yah.weh’s word and kingdom!
- And we must prepare for it!
Matthew 21
- Jesus is going to die soon!
- Till the end he keeps being busy!
- till the end he does his father’s will!
- He goes to the temple and opposes corruption there!
- then he curses a fig tree because he is hungry and there is no fruit because it is not the season!
- And the fig tree dries!
- And his disciples are amazed!
- There is no need!
- They shouldn’t be amazed because they have spent a lot of time with Jesus and they have seen all his miracles and signs!
- And Jesus keeps speaking with parables!
- And he keeps fighting the Pharisees and the scribes till the end!
- Thus he shows us the way!
- The only way to show that we understand his message is by being active and speaking about Yah.weh’s word and kingdom!
- And we must prepare for it!
117) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 22
- Jesus keeps speaking with parables!
Matthew 22:14
For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
many
Πολλοὶ (Polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.
are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
called,
κλητοὶ (klētoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2822: From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint.
but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
few [are]
ὀλίγοι (oligoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat.
chosen.”
ἐκλεκτοί (eklektoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite.
- Do we understand Jesus’ message?
- Many don’t!
Matthew 22
- Jesus keeps speaking with parables!
Matthew 22:14
For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
many
Πολλοὶ (Polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.
are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
called,
κλητοὶ (klētoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2822: From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint.
but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
few [are]
ὀλίγοι (oligoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat.
chosen.”
ἐκλεκτοί (eklektoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite.
- Do we understand Jesus’ message?
- Many don’t!
118) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:2
“The
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
scribes
γραμματεῖς (grammateis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
Pharisees
Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.
sit
ἐκάθισαν (ekathisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.
in
Ἐπὶ (Epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
Moses’
Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.
seat.
καθέδρας (kathedras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2515: A seat, chair. From kata and the same as hedraios; a bench.
- It is quite fashionable!
- People have always wanted the seat!
- But the Bible is clear!
- Yah.weh gave it to Moses!
- Then Yah.weh gave it to Joshua!
- Both Moses and Joshua did Yah.weh’ s will!
- Those who took the seat never did it!
Matthew 23:2
“The
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
scribes
γραμματεῖς (grammateis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
Pharisees
Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.
sit
ἐκάθισαν (ekathisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.
in
Ἐπὶ (Epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
Moses’
Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.
seat.
καθέδρας (kathedras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2515: A seat, chair. From kata and the same as hedraios; a bench.
- It is quite fashionable!
- People have always wanted the seat!
- But the Bible is clear!
- Yah.weh gave it to Moses!
- Then Yah.weh gave it to Joshua!
- Both Moses and Joshua did Yah.weh’ s will!
- Those who took the seat never did it!
119) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:3
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.
practice
ποιήσατε (poiēsate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
observe
τηρεῖτε (tēreite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.
everything
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
they tell
εἴπωσιν (eipōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
{do} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.
do
ποιεῖτε (poieite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
what
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
do,
ἔργα (erga)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.
for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
they do not practice
ποιοῦσιν (poiousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
what
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
they preach.
λέγουσιν (legousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
- Men’s words will always be only men’s words!
- Real actions are real actions and are worth a lot more than basic men’s words!
- Yah.weh’s words are always connected with Yah.weh’s actions!
- It can be a question of time!
- But they always get together!
- And there is no difference with Jesus!
- On the one hand, no tricks!
- On the other hand, only tricks!
- Find the mistake!
Matthew 23:3
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.
practice
ποιήσατε (poiēsate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
observe
τηρεῖτε (tēreite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.
everything
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
they tell
εἴπωσιν (eipōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
{do} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.
do
ποιεῖτε (poieite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
what
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
do,
ἔργα (erga)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.
for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
they do not practice
ποιοῦσιν (poiousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
what
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
they preach.
λέγουσιν (legousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
- Men’s words will always be only men’s words!
- Real actions are real actions and are worth a lot more than basic men’s words!
- Yah.weh’s words are always connected with Yah.weh’s actions!
- It can be a question of time!
- But they always get together!
- And there is no difference with Jesus!
- On the one hand, no tricks!
- On the other hand, only tricks!
- Find the mistake!
120) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:4
They tie up
δεσμεύουσιν (desmeuousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1195: To bind, put in chains, tie together. From a derivative of desmeo; to be a binder, i.e. To enchain, to tie on.
heavy,
βαρέα (barea)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 926: Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave.
burdensome
δυσβάστακτα (dysbastakta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1419: Difficult to carry, oppressive. From dus- and a derivative of bastazo; oppressive.
loads
φορτία (phortia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5413: A burden; the freight of a ship. Diminutive of phortos; an invoice, i.e. a task or service.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
lay [them]
ἐπιτιθέασιν (epititheasin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.
on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
men’s
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
shoulders,
ὤμους (ōmous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5606: The shoulder. Perhaps from the alternate of phero; the shoulder.
but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
they themselves
αὐτοὶ (autoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
are not willing
θέλουσιν (thelousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.
to lift a finger
δακτύλῳ (daktylō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1147: A finger. Probably from deka; a finger.
to move
κινῆσαι (kinēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2795: To set in motion, move, remove, excite, stir up. From kio; to stir, literally or figuratively.
them.
αὐτά (auta)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
- There is an opposition between shoulders and fingers quite easy to visualize!
- It’s like doing sports and watching sports!
- It’s like the difference between real and artificial worlds!
- The original is always better than the copy!
- Even if men do the reverse!
- They prefer the copy to the original!
- They prefer lies to truth!
- That’s free will!
- It will be so right to the end!
Matthew 23:4
They tie up
δεσμεύουσιν (desmeuousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1195: To bind, put in chains, tie together. From a derivative of desmeo; to be a binder, i.e. To enchain, to tie on.
heavy,
βαρέα (barea)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 926: Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave.
burdensome
δυσβάστακτα (dysbastakta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1419: Difficult to carry, oppressive. From dus- and a derivative of bastazo; oppressive.
loads
φορτία (phortia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5413: A burden; the freight of a ship. Diminutive of phortos; an invoice, i.e. a task or service.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
lay [them]
ἐπιτιθέασιν (epititheasin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.
on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.
men’s
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
shoulders,
ὤμους (ōmous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5606: The shoulder. Perhaps from the alternate of phero; the shoulder.
but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
they themselves
αὐτοὶ (autoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
are not willing
θέλουσιν (thelousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.
to lift a finger
δακτύλῳ (daktylō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1147: A finger. Probably from deka; a finger.
to move
κινῆσαι (kinēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2795: To set in motion, move, remove, excite, stir up. From kio; to stir, literally or figuratively.
them.
αὐτά (auta)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
- There is an opposition between shoulders and fingers quite easy to visualize!
- It’s like doing sports and watching sports!
- It’s like the difference between real and artificial worlds!
- The original is always better than the copy!
- Even if men do the reverse!
- They prefer the copy to the original!
- They prefer lies to truth!
- That’s free will!
- It will be so right to the end!
121) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:5
All
Πάντα (Panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
deeds
ἔργα (erga)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.
are done
ποιοῦσιν (poiousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
for
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.
men
ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
to see.
θεαθῆναι (theathēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 2300: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit.
They broaden
πλατύνουσιν (platynousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4115: To enlarge, make broad; met: of the growth of tenderness and love. From platus; to widen.
their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
phylacteries
φυλακτήρια (phylaktēria)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5440: Neuter of a derivative of phulasso; a guard-case, i.e. 'phylactery' for wearing slips of Scripture texts.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
lengthen
μεγαλύνουσιν (megalynousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3170: (a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol. From megas; to make great, i.e. Increase or extol.
their
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
tassels.
κράσπεδα (kraspeda)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2899: The fringe, edge, corner, tassel. Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e., a fringe or tassel.
- They do everything for men to see, not for Yah.weh!
- They get what they want for the short run and nothing for the long run!
- It means they will lose everything!
- Once again, that’s free will!
- Yah.weh’s will means in the long run!
- But men are limited!
Matthew 23:5
All
Πάντα (Panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
deeds
ἔργα (erga)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.
are done
ποιοῦσιν (poiousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
for
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.
men
ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
to see.
θεαθῆναι (theathēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 2300: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit.
They broaden
πλατύνουσιν (platynousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4115: To enlarge, make broad; met: of the growth of tenderness and love. From platus; to widen.
their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
phylacteries
φυλακτήρια (phylaktēria)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5440: Neuter of a derivative of phulasso; a guard-case, i.e. 'phylactery' for wearing slips of Scripture texts.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
lengthen
μεγαλύνουσιν (megalynousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3170: (a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol. From megas; to make great, i.e. Increase or extol.
their
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
tassels.
κράσπεδα (kraspeda)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2899: The fringe, edge, corner, tassel. Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e., a fringe or tassel.
- They do everything for men to see, not for Yah.weh!
- They get what they want for the short run and nothing for the long run!
- It means they will lose everything!
- Once again, that’s free will!
- Yah.weh’s will means in the long run!
- But men are limited!
122) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:6
They love
φιλοῦσιν (philousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5368: From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.
the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
places of honor
πρωτοκλισίαν (prōtoklisian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4411: From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals.
at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
banquets,
δείπνοις (deipnois)
Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1173: A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal.
the
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
chief seats
πρωτοκαθεδρίας (prōtokathedrias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4410: A chief (most honorable) seat. From protos and kathedra; a sitting first, i.e. Preeminence in council.
in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
synagogues,
συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.
Matthew 23:6
They love
φιλοῦσιν (philousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5368: From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.
the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
places of honor
πρωτοκλισίαν (prōtoklisian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4411: From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals.
at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
banquets,
δείπνοις (deipnois)
Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1173: A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal.
the
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
chief seats
πρωτοκαθεδρίας (prōtokathedrias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4410: A chief (most honorable) seat. From protos and kathedra; a sitting first, i.e. Preeminence in council.
in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
synagogues,
συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.
- Not Jesus!
- Not Yah.weh’ s faithful servants!
- Jesus gives us all the ingredients of faithfulness!
- So simple to understand!
- Find the mistake!
- So obvious!
- And they keep doing it!
- How is it possible to accept that?
123) Looking for Jesus
Matthew 23:7,8
Matthew 23:7
the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
greetings
ἀσπασμοὺς (aspasmous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 783: A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.
in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
marketplaces,
ἀγοραῖς (agorais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 58: From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
the title
καλεῖσθαι (kaleisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.
of ‘Rabbi’
Ῥαββί (Rhabbi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.
by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).
[which they are addressed].
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
Matthew 23:8
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
you
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
are not to be called
κληθῆτε (klēthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.
‘Rabbi,’
Ῥαββί (Rhabbi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.
for
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
[have]
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.
Teacher,
διδάσκαλος (didaskalos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.
and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
you
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
are
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
brothers.
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.
- Jesus gives the example!
- No one is better than the others!
- We are all brothers!
- They aren’t “super brothers”!
- Or super apostles!
- We must give the example!
- Or we don’t belong to him!
Matthew 23:7,8
Matthew 23:7
the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
greetings
ἀσπασμοὺς (aspasmous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 783: A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.
in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
marketplaces,
ἀγοραῖς (agorais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 58: From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare.
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.
the title
καλεῖσθαι (kaleisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.
of ‘Rabbi’
Ῥαββί (Rhabbi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.
by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).
[which they are addressed].
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
Matthew 23:8
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
you
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
are not to be called
κληθῆτε (klēthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.
‘Rabbi,’
Ῥαββί (Rhabbi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.
for
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.
you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
[have]
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.
Teacher,
διδάσκαλος (didaskalos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.
and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
you
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
are
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
brothers.
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.
- Jesus gives the example!
- No one is better than the others!
- We are all brothers!
- They aren’t “super brothers”!
- Or super apostles!
- We must give the example!
- Or we don’t belong to him!