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In listing the generations of Esau we are being given a framework of his descendants as a point of reference. Later some of these name will crop up again. Therefore it is important to take account of this genealogy.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
This is the story of Esau, whereas most of the Scriptures tell us of Israel. Esau apparently married into the family of Seir, and inherited their land. See how Obadiah’s message foretells their doom.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
Gen 36 Esau and Jacob had reconciled their differences when they met as Jacob returned from Mesopotamia. Gen 33 Even at the death of Isaac(Gen 35:29) it appears that the hostility had remained resolved. Today's reading lists the descendants of Esau, which, to this day continue to struggle against Israel. Remember, when Rebekah was carrying the children we are told "the children struggled together within her." Gen 24:22 Over 4000 years later this has not changed, and will not until we see the return of Christ.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
The fact that all of these people are described as dukes denotes that we are only being told here of the leaders of the tribes, as it were, as this title was applied just to leaders.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Peter
Matt 23:11 - This ill defined definition of success could well apply to the Pharisees -
DEFINITION OF SUCCESS - "Buying something you don't need, with money you don't have, to impress people you don't like"
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2006 Reply to Peter
As we read of the prosperity (or growth) of Esau, we see a situation which is not unusual. In outward prosperity we often see the unbeliever appear to be blessed with worldly gain, while the followers of Christ appear to be without. Followers of Adam's ways have everything they possess in worldly gifts, visible for all to see, while followers of Christ have their greatest possession in a Hope...The Hope of Israel, which we know will be fulfilled in the very near future, when our promised absent King returns to this earth.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2007 Reply to John
Gen 36:1Gen 36:1 Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Gen 36:2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
Gen 36:3 also Basemath, Ishmael's daughter, the sister of Nebaioth. -3
There appears to be a mix up of names here. Compare the original account in Gen. 26 and 28
Gen 26 KJV
And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
Gen 26:35 Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah.
Gen 28:9 and Esau went to Ishmael, and married, besides the wives that he had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth.
Here Bashemath is the dauther of Elon not Ishamael. Not sure what the explanation is. I know that people often carry more than 1 name in scriptures but this does seem to confuse Basemath.
Gen 36:1 Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Gen 36:2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
Gen 36:3 also Basemath, Ishmael's daughter, the sister of Nebaioth.
Gen 36:1 Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Gen 36:2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
Gen 36:3 also Basemath, Ishmael's daughter, the sister of Nebaioth.
Gen 36:1 Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Gen 36:2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
Gen 36:3 also Basemath, Ishmael's daughter, the sister of Nebaioth.
Alex Browning [Kitchener-Waterloo] Comment added in 2017 Reply to Alex
Gen 36:1,43 The chapter begins (v.1) informing us that “…these are the generations of Esau who is Edom.”and concludes (v.43) “…he is Esau the father of the Edomites.”
We may ask why the names of the generations of Esau, his sons and grandsons are recorded? Esau despised his birthright in that he sold it for bread and pottage of lentils to satisfy his physical needs (Gen 25:29-34). the record shows he took Hittite wives (Gen 26:34-35 ; Gen 36:2) which was a source of grief of mind to Isaac and Rebekah.
The LORD God of Abraham and Isaac promised Jacob the land, (Gen 28:13-14).
Esau’s blessing was notably different, his “dwelling” (<4186> seat or inhabited place) was to be the “fatness” (<4924>, rich, fertile field) of the earth and the dew of heaven and he was to live by the sword and serve his brother (Gen 27:38-40).
These names are evidence that God was working out His promises to Abraham’s family. Isaac and Jacob were blessed with the land the LORD would give them (Gen 28:13-14). Esau's family only inhabited the land “according to their habitation in the land of their possession”(<272> something siezed, i.e.land) (Gen 36:43).
Peter Moore [Erith, UK] Comment added in 2019 Reply to Peter
GOOD COMPANY
There is a marked difference between the descendants of Esau and the descendants of Jacob. Both boys, Esau and Jacob grew up in the household of Isaac and Rebekah. They both would have known about the God of Abraham. And while they both had different natures, perhaps one of the marked differences between them came from who they married.
Esau married foreign women who worshipped other gods. As we read through the record of Esau’s descendants, we see that the trend continued as Esau’s children also chose their wives and friends from among people who had no fear of God. They had no problem mixing with the people around them.
Jacob married within the family – wives who also had an understanding of the God Jacob worshipped. Jacob’s family on the whole, kept their relationships within the family, and as a consequence, kept their faith in the LORD, while Esau’s did not.
This comparison shows us how important it is to choose the people we live with wisely. The attributes and values of the people we spend time with will rub off on us, and depending on who is influencing us, will either turn us toward God or away from him. Let us put our faith first and choose to associate with people who will influence us for good.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Robert
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1. Now these are the generations <8435> of Esau <6215>, who is Edom <123>.
2. Esau <6215> took <3947>(8804) his wives <802> of the daughters <1323> of Canaan <3667>; Adah <5711> the daughter <1323> of Elon <356> the Hittite <2850>, and Aholibamah <173> the daughter <1323> of Anah <6034> the daughter <1323> of Zibeon <6649> the Hivite <2340>;
3. And Bashemath <1315> Ishmael's <3458> daughter <1323>, sister <269> of Nebajoth <5032>.
4. And Adah <5711> bare <3205>(8799) to Esau <6215> Eliphaz <464>; and Bashemath <1315> bare <3205>(8804) Reuel <7467>;
5. And Aholibamah <173> bare <3205>(8804) Jeush <3274>, and Jaalam <3281>, and Korah <7141>: these are the sons <1121> of Esau <6215>, which were born <3205>(8795) unto him in the land <776> of Canaan <3667>.
6. And Esau <6215> took <3947>(8799) his wives <802>, and his sons <1121>, and his daughters <1323>, and all the persons <5315> of his house <1004>, and his cattle <4735>, and all his beasts <929>, and all his substance <7075>, which he had got <7408>(8804) in the land <776> of Canaan <3667>; and went <3212>(8799) into the country <776> from the face <6440> of his brother <251> Jacob <3290>.
7. For their riches <7399> were more <7227> than that they might dwell <3427>(8800) together <3162>; and the land <776> wherein they were strangers <4033> could <3201>(8804) not bear <5375>(8800) them because <6440> of their cattle <4735>.
8. Thus dwelt <3427>(8799) Esau <6215> in mount <2022> Seir <8165>: Esau <6215> is Edom <123>.
9. And these are the generations <8435> of Esau <6215> the father <1> of the Edomites <123> in mount <2022> Seir <8165>:
10. These are the names <8034> of Esau's <6215> sons <1121>; Eliphaz <464> the son <1121> of Adah <5711> the wife <802> of Esau <6215>, Reuel <7467> the son <1121> of Bashemath <1315> the wife <802> of Esau <6215>.
11. And the sons <1121> of Eliphaz <464> were Teman <8487>, Omar <201>, Zepho <6825>, and Gatam <1609>, and Kenaz <7073>.
12. And Timna <8555> was concubine <6370> to Eliphaz <464> Esau's <6215> son <1121>; and she bare <3205>(8799) to Eliphaz <464> Amalek <6002>: these were the sons <1121> of Adah <5711> Esau's <6215> wife <802>.
13. And these are the sons <1121> of Reuel <7467>; Nahath <5184>, and Zerah <2226>, Shammah <8048>, and Mizzah <4199>: these were the sons <1121> of Bashemath <1315> Esau's <6215> wife <802>.
14. And these were the sons <1121> of Aholibamah <173>, the daughter <1323> of Anah <6034> the daughter <1323> of Zibeon <6649>, Esau's <6215> wife <802>: and she bare <3205>(8799) to Esau <6215> Jeush <3274>, and Jaalam <3281>, and Korah <7141>.
15. These were dukes <441> of the sons <1121> of Esau <6215>: the sons <1121> of Eliphaz <464> the firstborn <1060> son of Esau <6215>; duke <441> Teman <8487>, duke <441> Omar <201>, duke <441> Zepho <6825>, duke <441> Kenaz <7073>,
16. Duke <441> Korah <7141>, duke <441> Gatam <1609>, and duke <441> Amalek <6002>: these are the dukes <441> that came of Eliphaz <464> in the land <776> of Edom <123>; these were the sons <1121> of Adah <5711>.
17. And these are the sons <1121> of Reuel <7467> Esau's <6215> son <1121>; duke <441> Nahath <5184>, duke <441> Zerah <2226>, duke <441> Shammah <8048>, duke <441> Mizzah <4199>: these are the dukes <441> that came of Reuel <7467> in the land <776> of Edom <123>; these are the sons <1121> of Bashemath <1315> Esau's <6215> wife <802>.
18. And these are the sons <1121> of Aholibamah <173> Esau's <6215> wife <802>; duke <441> Jeush <3266>, duke <441> Jaalam <3281>, duke <441> Korah <7141>: these were the dukes <441> that came of Aholibamah <173> the daughter <1323> of Anah <6034>, Esau's <6215> wife <802>.
19. These are the sons <1121> of Esau <6215>, who is Edom <123>, and these are their dukes <441>.
20. These are the sons <1121> of Seir <8165> the Horite <2752>, who inhabited <3427>(8802) the land <776>; Lotan <3877>, and Shobal <7732>, and Zibeon <6649>, and Anah <6034>,
21. And Dishon <1787>, and Ezer <687>, and Dishan <1789>: these are the dukes <441> of the Horites <2752>, the children <1121> of Seir <8165> in the land <776> of Edom <123>.
22. And the children <1121> of Lotan <3877> were Hori <2753> and Hemam <1967>; and Lotan's <3877> sister <269> was Timna <8555>.
23. And the children <1121> of Shobal <7732> were these; Alvan <5935>, and Manahath <4506>, and Ebal <5858>, Shepho <8195>, and Onam <208>.
24. And these are the children <1121> of Zibeon <6649>; both Ajah <345>, and Anah <6034>: this was that Anah <6034> that found <4672>(8804) the mules <3222> in the wilderness <4057>, as he fed <7462>(8800) the asses <2543> of Zibeon <6649> his father <1>.
25. And the children <1121> of Anah <6034> were these; Dishon <1787>, and Aholibamah <173> the daughter <1323> of Anah <6034>.
26. And these are the children <1121> of Dishon <1787>; Hemdan <2533>, and Eshban <790>, and Ithran <3506>, and Cheran <3763>.
27. The children <1121> of Ezer <687> are these; Bilhan <1092>, and Zaavan <2190>, and Akan <6130>.
28. The children <1121> of Dishan <1789> are these; Uz <5780>, and Aran <765>.
29. These are the dukes <441> that came of the Horites <2752>; duke <441> Lotan <3877>, duke <441> Shobal <7732>, duke <441> Zibeon <6649>, duke <441> Anah <6034>,
30. Duke <441> Dishon <1787>, duke <441> Ezer <687>, duke <441> Dishan <1789>: these are the dukes <441> that came of Hori <2753>, among their dukes <441> in the land <776> of Seir <8165>.
31. And these are the kings <4428> that reigned <4427>(8804) in the land <776> of Edom <123>, before <6440> there reigned <4427>(8800) any king <4428> over the children <1121> of Israel <3478>.
32. And Bela <1106> the son <1121> of Beor <1160> reigned <4427>(8799) in Edom <123>: and the name <8034> of his city <5892> was Dinhabah <1838>.
33. And Bela <1106> died <4191>(8799), and Jobab <3103> the son <1121> of Zerah <2226> of Bozrah <1224> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead.
34. And Jobab <3103> died <4191>(8799), and Husham <2367> of the land <776> of Temani <8489> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead.
35. And Husham <2367> died <4191>(8799), and Hadad <1908> the son <1121> of Bedad <911>, who smote <5221>(8688) Midian <4080> in the field <7704> of Moab <4124>, reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead: and the name <8034> of his city <5892> was Avith <5762>.
36. And Hadad <1908> died <4191>(8799), and Samlah <8072> of Masrekah <4957> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead.
37. And Samlah <8072> died <4191>(8799), and Saul <7586> of Rehoboth <7344> by the river <5104> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead.
38. And Saul <7586> died <4191>(8799), and Baalhanan <1177> the son <1121> of Achbor <5907> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead.
39. And Baalhanan <1177> the son <1121> of Achbor <5907> died <4191>(8799), and Hadar <1924> reigned <4427>(8799) in his stead: and the name <8034> of his city <5892> was Pau <6464>; and his wife's <802> name <8034> was Mehetabel <4105>, the daughter <1323> of Matred <4308>, the daughter <1323> of Mezahab <4314>.
40. And these are the names <8034> of the dukes <441> that came of Esau <6215>, according to their families <4940>, after their places <4725>, by their names <8034>; duke <441> Timnah <8555>, duke <441> Alvah <5933>, duke <441> Jetheth <3509>,
41. Duke <441> Aholibamah <173>, duke <441> Elah <425>, duke <441> Pinon <6373>,
42. Duke <441> Kenaz <7073>, duke <441> Teman <8487>, duke <441> Mibzar <4014>,
43. Duke <441> Magdiel <4025>, duke <441> Iram <5902>: these be the dukes <441> of Edom <123>, according to their habitations <4186> in the land <776> of their possession <272>: he is Esau <6215> the father <1> of the Edomites <123>.
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Psalm 38 - There is a striking resemblance between this psalm and Psalm 6:1-10, in the general structure, and in some of the particular expressions. Both appear to have been composed in a time of sickness, though not probably in the same sickness; and both express substantially the same feelings. The forty-first psalm, also, appears to have been composed on a similar occasion. Some think that this Psalm may be another that David penned chronicling his physical and mental experiences and anguish after his dalliance with Bathsheba. From the time of the very first transgression in the Garden of Eden, mankind has suffered mentally and physically, and such Psalms as David has penned here give all of us the necessary thoughts we need to take any of our problems to the Father in prayer.
Cliff York [Pine Rivers (Aus)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Cliff
Psalm 38 This Psalm, along with Psalm 39 seem to go together. This Psalm is a prayer for God's help at a time of great personal physical suffering, while Psalm 39 appears to be a prayer for spiritual strength during the time of physical affliction described in Psalm 38
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
David suffered from physical sickness and mental anguish in his life. Some of these problems were brought about by the poor choices he had made (e.g. his affair with Bathsheba). We too can suffer for our own faults. There is no glory in this. But if we suffer for the Truth's sake, then the Lord is pleased (1Pet 2:20).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Michael
David confesses in this Psalm that he has sinned, and that he knows God is displeased with him. God's anger is harder for him to bear than anything else. He is sorry for his sin.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to David
38:4 There are several similarities between this Psalm and Isaiah 1. The idea of sin being a burden conveyed in this verse, finds a parallel in Isa 1:4. Additionally, the language used by David in verses 3, 5 and 7 links with Isa 1:5-6. Some have suggested that David was indeed suffering from a physical illness (leprosy?) at the time of writing this Psalm.
v3 My sin, v4 my iniquities, v5 my wounds. Again, v17 my pain, v18 my iniquities, v18 my sin. But then the Psalm ends on an optimistic note. Despite his sin, despite his current state, David knows where to place his hope: v20 my God, v21 my salvation.
There are several Messianic hints in this Psalm. v2 - for arrows, read nails; v5 Jesus was scourged; v9 let not my will....; v11 Peter followed at a distance; v12 could have been written of Jesus' life; v13 = Isa 53:7 (see also Psa 39:2) and, of course, the last four words of the Psalm.
Ken Trelfer [Rockingham Forest, UK] Comment added in 2010 Reply to Ken
Psa 38.
Throughout this psalm, it is obvious that David is very, very sick. And it also seems as though this particular illness is the direct result of his sins (see especially v. 3). When might this psalm have been written? And what sin(s) might he have been referring to?
It seems to fit well into the time period of David's sins with Bathsheba and against Uriah, Bathsheba's husband (i.e. adultery and murder). Although the historical account of these incidents in 2 Sam. 11 & 12 don't refer to a time of serious illness in between his sins and his meeting with the prophet Nathan and subsequent confession and forgiveness, it is obvious from this psalm and others that he was very sick, near death, and that this illness was a direct result of some grievous sins.
Two other psalms - similar in theme to this one - are Psa. 32 & 51. They are even more clear as to the connection between his sin and illness. For example -
Psa. 32:3-5 - "When I kept silent (i.e. concerning my sin - see Psa 32:1,2), my bones wasted away, through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD' - and you forgave the guilt of my sin."
Also Psa. 51:2-4,7 - "Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow."
There's a pretty strong hint back in Psa. 38 that David's disease was leprosy. In v. 11 he says, "My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore, and my kinsmen stand afar off." That word translated "sore" in the K.J.V. ("stroke" in K.J.V. margin) comes up 54 times in the Old Testament, always in connection with the disease of leprosy. Also what other disease besides leprosy brought about this kind of ostracism that David is referring to? Also back in Psa 51:7 when he asks to be cleansed with hyssop, that was an ingredient used in the process of the cleansing of a leper (see Lev 14:4,6).
So, though it's not 100% provable, there seems to be a good chance that his illness was one that came upon him directly after his sins with Uriah and Bathsheba, and he was subsequently healed soon after his repentance.
Wes Booker [South Austin Texas USA] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Wes
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1. A Psalm <4210> of David <1732>, to bring to remembrance <2142>(8687). O LORD <3068>, rebuke <3198>(8686) me not in thy wrath <7110>: neither chasten <3256>(8762) me in thy hot displeasure <2534>.
2. For thine arrows <2671> stick fast <5181>(8738) in me, and thy hand <3027> presseth me sore <5181>(8799).
3. There is no soundness <4974> in my flesh <1320> because <6440> of thine anger <2195>; neither is there any rest <7965> in my bones <6106> because <6440> of my sin <2403>.
4. For mine iniquities <5771> are gone over <5674>(8804) mine head <7218>: as an heavy <3515> burden <4853> they are too heavy <3513>(8799) for me.
5. My wounds <2250> stink <887>(8689) and are corrupt <4743>(8738) because <6440> of my foolishness <200>.
6. I am troubled <5753>(8738); I am bowed down <7817>(8804) greatly <3966>; I go <1980>(8765) mourning <6937>(8802) all the day <3117> long.
7. For my loins <3689> are filled <4390>(8804) with a loathsome <7033>(8737) disease: and there is no soundness <4974> in my flesh <1320>.
8. I am feeble <6313>(8738) and sore <3966> broken <1794>(8738): I have roared <7580>(8804) by reason of the disquietness <5100> of my heart <3820>.
9. Lord <136>, all my desire <8378> is before thee; and my groaning <585> is not hid <5641>(8738) from thee.
10. My heart <3820> panteth <5503>(8773), my strength <3581> faileth <5800>(8804) me: as for the light <216> of mine eyes <5869>, it <1992> also is gone <369> from me.
11. My lovers <157>(8802) and my friends <7453> stand <5975>(8799) aloof from <5048> my sore <5061>; and my kinsmen <7138> stand <5975>(8804) afar off <7350>.
12. They also that seek <1245>(8764) after my life <5315> lay snares <5367>(8762) for me: and they that seek <1875>(8802) my hurt <7451> speak <1696>(8765) mischievous things <1942>, and imagine <1897>(8799) deceits <4820> all the day <3117> long.
13. But I, as a deaf <2795> man, heard <8085>(8799) not; and I was as a dumb man <483> that openeth <6605>(8799) not his mouth <6310>.
14. Thus I was as a man <376> that heareth <8085>(8802) not, and in whose mouth <6310> are no reproofs <8433>.
15. For in thee, O LORD <3068>, do I hope <3176>(8689): thou wilt hear <6030>(8799), O Lord <136> my God <430>.
16. For I said <559>(8804), Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice <8055>(8799) over me: when my foot <7272> slippeth <4131>(8800), they magnify <1431>(8689) themselves against me.
17. For I am ready <3559>(8737) to halt <6761>, and my sorrow <4341> is continually <8548> before me.
18. For I will declare <5046>(8686) mine iniquity <5771>; I will be sorry <1672>(8799) for my sin <2403>.
19. But mine enemies <341>(8802) are lively <2416>, and they are strong <6105>(8804): and they that hate <8130>(8802) me wrongfully <8267> are multiplied <7231>(8804).
20. They also that render <7999>(8764) evil <7451> for good <2896> are mine adversaries <7853>(8799); because I follow <7291>(8800) the thing that good <2896> is.
21. Forsake <5800>(8799) me not, O LORD <3068>: O my God <430>, be not far <7368>(8799) from me.
22. Make haste <2363>(8798) to help <5833> me, O Lord <136> my salvation <8668>.
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We should beware of being smug when reading Jesus' reproof of the scribes and Pharisees. Their love of the praise of men was a consequence of their humanity. Human nature likes praise. These men manifested this characteristic because the Scriptures had not affected their minds on this matter. Human pride - which produced their attitude - is all pervasive and we can easily manifest it ourselves.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
22:22 That they marvelled at Jesus words should not have surprised them. On an earlier occasion – John 7:46 – men had returned to, possibly, the same leaders advising them that Jesus’ words were unique.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2015 Reply to Peter
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1. Then <5119> spake <2980>(5656) Jesus <2424> to the multitude <3793>, and <2532> to his <848> disciples <3101>,
2. Saying <3004>(5723), The scribes <1122> and <2532> the Pharisees <5330> sit <2523>(5656) in <1909> Moses <3475>' seat <2515>:
3. All <3956> therefore <3767> whatsoever <302> <3745> they bid <2036>(5632) you <5213> observe <5083>(5721), that observe <5083>(5720) and <2532> do <4160>(5720); but <1161> do <4160>(5720) not <3361> ye after <2596> their <846> works <2041>: for <1063> they say <3004>(5719), and <2532> do <4160>(5719) not <3756>.
4. For <1063> they bind <1195>(5719) heavy <926> burdens <5413> and <2532> grievous to be borne <1419>, and <2532> lay <2007>(5719) them on <1909> men's <444> shoulders <5606>; but <1161> they themselves will <2309>(5719) not <3756> move <2795>(5658) them <846> with one of their <848> fingers <1147>.
5. But <1161> all <3956> their <848> works <2041> they do <4160>(5719) for <4314> to be seen <2300>(5683) of men <444>: <1161> they make broad <4115>(5719) their <848> phylacteries <5440>, and <2532> enlarge <3170>(5719) the borders <2899> of their <848> garments <2440>,
6. And <5037> love <5368>(5719) the uppermost rooms <4411> at <1722> feasts <1173>, and <2532> the chief seats <4410> in <1722> the synagogues <4864>,
7. And <2532> greetings <783> in <1722> the markets <58>, and <2532> to be called <2564>(5745) of <5259> men <444>, Rabbi <4461>, Rabbi <4461>.
8. But <1161> be <2564> <0> not <3361> ye <5210> called <2564>(5686) Rabbi <4461>: for <1063> one <1520> is <2076>(5748) your <5216> Master <2519>, even Christ <5547>; and <1161> all <3956> ye <5210> are <2075>(5748) brethren <80>.
9. And <2532> call <2564>(5661) no <3361> man your <5216> father <3962> upon <1909> the earth <1093>: for <1063> one <1520> is <2076>(5748) your <5216> Father <3962>, which <3588> is in <1722> heaven <3772>.
10. Neither <3366> be ye called <2564>(5686) masters <2519>: for <1063> one <1520> is <2076>(5748) your <5216> Master <2519>, even Christ <5547>.
11. But <1161> he that is greatest <3187> among you <5216> shall be <2071>(5704) your <5216> servant <1249>.
12. And <1161> whosoever <3748> shall exalt <5312>(5692) himself <1438> shall be abased <5013>(5701); and <2532> he <3748> that shall humble <5013>(5692) himself <1438> shall be exalted <5312>(5701).
13. But <1161> woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye shut up <2808>(5719) the kingdom <932> of heaven <3772> against <1715> men <444>: for <1063> ye <5210> neither <3761> go in <1525>(5736) yourselves, neither <3756> suffer ye <863>(5719) them that are entering <1525>(5740) to go in <1525>(5629).
14. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye devour <2719>(5719) widows <5503>' houses <3614>, and <2532> for a pretence <4392> make <4336> <0> long <3117> prayer <4336>(5740): therefore <1223> <5124> ye shall receive <2983>(5695) the greater <4055> damnation <2917>.
15. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye compass <4013>(5719) sea <2281> and <2532> land <3584> to make <4160>(5658) one <1520> proselyte <4339>, and <2532> when <3752> he is made <1096>(5638), ye make <4160>(5719) him <846> twofold more <1362> the child <5207> of hell <1067> than yourselves <5216>.
16. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, ye blind <5185> guides <3595>, which <3588> say <3004>(5723), Whosoever <3739> <302> shall swear <3660>(5661) by <1722> the temple <3485>, it is <2076>(5748) nothing <3762>; but <1161> whosoever <3739> <302> shall swear <3660>(5661) by <1722> the gold <5557> of the temple <3485>, he is a debtor <3784>(5719)!
17. Ye fools <3474> and <2532> blind <5185>: for <1063> whether <5101> is <2076>(5748) greater <3187>, the gold <5557>, or <2228> the temple <3485> that sanctifieth <37>(5723) the gold <5557>?
18. And <2532>, Whosoever <3739> <1437> shall swear <3660>(5661) by <1722> the altar <2379>, it is <2076>(5748) nothing <3762>; but <1161> whosoever <302> sweareth <3660>(5661) by <1722> the gift <1435> that is upon <1883> it <846>, he is guilty <3784>(5719).
19. Ye fools <3474> and <2532> blind <5185>: for <1063> whether <5101> is greater <3187>, the gift <1435>, or <2228> the altar <2379> that sanctifieth <37>(5723) the gift <1435>?
20. Whoso therefore <3767> shall swear <3660>(5660) by <1722> the altar <2379>, sweareth <3660>(5719) by <1722> it <846>, and <2532> by <1722> all things <3956> thereon <1883> <846>.
21. And <2532> whoso shall swear <3660>(5660) by <1722> the temple <3485>, sweareth <3660>(5719) by <1722> it <846>, and <2532> by <1722> him that dwelleth <2730>(5723) therein <846>.
22. And <2532> he that shall swear <3660>(5660) by <1722> heaven <3772>, sweareth <3660>(5719) by <1722> the throne <2362> of God <2316>, and <2532> by <1722> him that sitteth <2521>(5740) thereon <1883> <846>.
23. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye pay tithe <586>(5719) of mint <2238> and <2532> anise <432> and <2532> cummin <2951>, and <2532> have omitted <863>(5656) the weightier <926> matters of the law <3551>, judgment <2920>, mercy <2532> <1656>, and <2532> faith <4102>: these <5023> ought ye <1163>(5713) to have done <4160>(5658), and not <3361> to leave <863> <0> the other <2548> undone <863>(5721).
24. Ye blind <5185> guides <3595>, which strain at <1368>(5723) a gnat <2971>, and <1161> swallow <2666>(5723) a camel <2574>.
25. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye make clean <2511>(5719) the outside <1855> of the cup <4221> and <2532> of the platter <3953>, but <1161> within <2081> they are full <1073>(5719) of <1537> extortion <724> and <2532> excess <192>.
26. Thou blind <5185> Pharisee <5330>, cleanse <2511>(5657) first <4412> that which is within <1787> the cup <4221> and <2532> platter <3953>, that <2443> the outside <1622> of them <846> may be <1096>(5638) clean <2513> also <2532>.
27. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! for <3754> ye are like <3945>(5719) unto whited <2867>(5772) sepulchres <5028>, which <3748> indeed <3303> appear <5316>(5727) beautiful <5611> outward <1855>, but <1161> are within <2081> full <1073>(5719) of dead <3498> men's bones <3747>, and <2532> of all <3956> uncleanness <167>.
28. Even so <3779> ye <5210> also <2532> <3303> outwardly <1855> appear <5316>(5743) righteous <1342> unto men <444>, but <1161> within <2081> ye are <2075>(5748) full <3324> of hypocrisy <5272> and <2532> iniquity <458>.
29. Woe <3759> unto you <5213>, scribes <1122> and <2532> Pharisees <5330>, hypocrites <5273>! because <3754> ye build <3618>(5719) the tombs <5028> of the prophets <4396>, and <2532> garnish <2885>(5719) the sepulchres <3419> of the righteous <1342>,
30. And <2532> say <3004>(5719), If <1487> we had been <2258>(5713) in <1722> the days <2250> of our <2257> fathers <3962>, we would <302> not <3756> have been <2258>(5713) partakers <2844> with them <846> in <1722> the blood <129> of the prophets <4396>.
31. Wherefore <5620> ye be witnesses <3140>(5719) unto yourselves <1438>, that <3754> ye are <2075>(5748) the children <5207> of them which killed <5407>(5660) the prophets <4396>.
32. Fill <4137> <0> ye <5210> up <4137>(5657) then <2532> the measure <3358> of your <5216> fathers <3962>.
33. Ye serpents <3789>, ye generation <1081> of vipers <2191>, how <4459> can ye <5343>(5632) escape <575> the damnation <2920> of hell <1067>?
34. Wherefore <1223> <5124>, behold <2400>(5628), I <1473> send <649>(5719) unto <4314> you <5209> prophets <4396>, and <2532> wise men <4680>, and <2532> scribes <1122>: and <2532> some of <1537> them <846> ye shall kill <615>(5692) and <2532> crucify <4717>(5692); and <2532> some of <1537> them <846> shall ye scourge <3146>(5692) in <1722> your <5216> synagogues <4864>, and <2532> persecute <1377>(5692) them from <575> city <4172> to <1519> city <4172>:
35. That <3704> upon <1909> you <5209> may come <2064>(5632) all <3956> the righteous <1342> blood <129> shed <1632>(5746) upon <1909> the earth <1093>, from <575> the blood <129> of righteous <1342> Abel <6> unto <2193> the blood <129> of Zacharias <2197> son <5207> of Barachias <914>, whom <3739> ye slew <5407>(5656) between <3342> the temple <3485> and <2532> the altar <2379>.
36. Verily <281> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, All <3956> these things <5023> shall come <2240>(5692) upon <1909> this <5026> generation <1074>.
37. O Jerusalem <2419>, Jerusalem <2419>, thou that killest <615>(5723) the prophets <4396>, and <2532> stonest <3036>(5723) them which are sent <649>(5772) unto <4314> thee <848>, how often <4212> would I <2309>(5656) have gathered <1996> <0> thy <4675> children <5043> together <1996>(5629), even as <5158> a hen <3733> gathereth <1996>(5719) her <1438> chickens <3556> under <5259> her wings <4420>, and <2532> ye would <2309>(5656) not <3756>!
38. Behold <2400>(5628), your <5216> house <3624> is left <863>(5743) unto you <5213> desolate <2048>.
39. For <1063> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, Ye shall <1492> <0> not <3364> see <1492>(5632) me <3165> henceforth <575> <737>, till <2193> <302> ye shall say <2036>(5632), Blessed <2127>(5772) is he that cometh <2064>(5740) in <1722> the name <3686> of the Lord <2962>.