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Matthew 25

Matt. 25:24 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he which had received
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
the
talanton (Greek #5007)
a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent"
KJV usage: talent.
Pronounce: tal'-an-ton
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of τλάω (to bear; equivalent to 5342)
one
heis (Greek #1520)
a primary numeral; one
KJV usage: a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also 1527, 3367, 3391, 3762.
Pronounce: hice
Origin: (including the neuter (etc.) ἕν)
talent
talanton (Greek #5007)
a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent"
KJV usage: talent.
Pronounce: tal'-an-ton
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of τλάω (to bear; equivalent to 5342)
came
proserchomai (Greek #4334)
to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
KJV usage: (as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).
Pronounce: pros-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2064 (including its alternate)
and said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, I knew
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
thee
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
thou art
ei (Greek #1488)
thou art
KJV usage: art, be.
Pronounce: i
Origin: second person singular present of 1510
an
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
hard
skleros (Greek #4642)
dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe)
KJV usage: fierce, hard.
Pronounce: sklay-ros'
Origin: from the base of 4628
man
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
o, reaping
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
where
hopou (Greek #3699)
what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
KJV usage: in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
Pronounce: hop'-oo
Origin: from 3739 and 4225
thou hast
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
sown
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
p, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
gathering
sunago (Greek #4863)
to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
KJV usage: + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
Pronounce: soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 71
where
hothen (Greek #3606)
from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction)
KJV usage: from thence, (from) whence, where(-by, -fore, -upon).
Pronounce: hoth'-en
Origin: from 3739 with the directive enclitic of source
thou hast
diaskorpizo (Greek #1287)
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
KJV usage: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste.
Pronounce: dee-as-kor-pid'-zo
Origin: from 1223 and 4650
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
strawed
diaskorpizo (Greek #1287)
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
KJV usage: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste.
Pronounce: dee-as-kor-pid'-zo
Origin: from 1223 and 4650
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Job 21:15•  (Job 21:15)
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Jer. 2:31•  (Jer. 2:31)

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Ministry on This Verse

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he which.Our Lord placed the example of negligence in him to whom the least was committed, probably to "intimate" says Doddridge, "that we are accountable for the smallest advantage with which we are entrusted; but it cannot imply that they who have received much will ordinarily pass their account best; for it is too plain, in fact, that most of those whose dignity, wealth, and genius give them the greatest opportunities of service, seem to forget that they have any Master in heaven to serve, or any future reckoning to expect; and many render themselves much more criminal than this wicked and slothful servant who hid his talents in the earth."Lord.
Matt. 7:21• 21Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 7:21)
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Luke 6:46• 46{i}And{/i} why call ye me, Lord, Lord; and do not the things that I say? (Luke 6:46)
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Matt. 20:12• 12saying, These last have spent one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat. (Matt. 20:12)
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Job 21:14‑15•  (Job 21:14‑15)
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Isa. 58:3•  (Isa. 58:3)
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Jer. 2:31•  (Jer. 2:31)
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Jer. 44:16‑18•  (Jer. 44:16‑18)
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Ezek. 18:25‑29•  (Ezek. 18:25‑29)
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Mal. 1:12‑13•  (Mal. 1:12‑13)
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Mal. 3:14‑15•  (Mal. 3:14‑15)
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Luke 15:29• 29And he, answering, said to his father, Behold, these many years I serve thee, and never have I transgressed a commandment of thine; and to me thou hast never given a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. (Luke 15:29)
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Luke 19:20‑22• 20And the other came, saying, Lord, behold thy mina which I kept laid up in a napkin.
 21For I feared thee, because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou layedst not down, and reapest what thou didst now sow.
 22He says to him, Out of thy mouth I will judge thee, wicked bondman. Thou knewest that I am a harsh man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow. (Luke 19:20‑22)
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Rom. 8:7• 7because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, for indeed it cannot; (Rom. 8:7)
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Rom. 9:20• 20Nay rather, O man, who art thou that answerest against God? Shall the thing moulded say to him that moulded, Why madest thou me thus? (Rom. 9:20)
• An unconverted man might have a gift from the Lord. The slothful servant was clearly one that never had the knowledge of God: proved in that he did not believe in the goodness of the Lord: he had no confidence in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. In this the evil servant showed what he was. (“Remarks on Matthew 25” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he also that had received the one talent coming to him said, My lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hadst not sowed, and gathering from where thou hadst not scattered,

W. Kelly Translation

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And he also that had received the one talent came forward and said, Lord, I knew thee, that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering whence thou didst not scatter;