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Deny the bird denial of yourself
1. Merisms
The English word
"merism" comes from the ancient Greek word
"μερισμός" ≈ "partition, division" and, from 1894, is a literary device as a figure of speech that uses two extremes and
everything in between.
Search "high" and "low".
"young" and "old".
"evening" and "morning".
"confess" (incorrectly translated) and "deny"
Last "will" and "testament".
In the beginning, God created the "heaven" and the "earth".
Jesus uses the Greek word to refer to the "
cares" and "
concerns" of the "
world". That is, how everything is "
divided" or "
compartmentalized" where everyone wants to get their fair share (or more than their fair share).
A
merism is a form of
opinion, as in a
hyperbole.
2. Greek negation
Greek has a number of words for
negation.
"δε" ≈ "(but) not" as a qualified negation (but).
"μη" ≈ "not, no" with something more abstract and potential. For example, of a thought or wish.
"ου" ≈ "not, no" with something more physical and actual. For example, an objective statement of fact.
These can be combined for emphasis.
"ου μη" ≈ "no not" appears in 137 verses in the GNT (Greek New Testament). This is an emphatic negative and includes both the abstract/potential and the physical/actual.
Other uses of the double negative are usually in the logical sense where two negations make a positive.
Yeah, right!
3. Deny the bird denial of yourself
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [kjv]
τοτε ο ιησους ειπεν τοις μαθηταις αυτου ει τις θελει οπισω μου ελθειν απαρνησασθω εαυτον και αρατω τον σταυρον αυτου και ακολουθειτω μοι [gnt]
What does it mean to "deny"?
What does it mean to "deny" "yourself"?
What does it mean to "deny" concrete ideas such as worldly pleasures?
What does it mean to "deny" abstract ideas such as the truth?
Which is easier to measure? What might be preferred by the church?
4. Matthew 10:33 Deny
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
οστις δε δ αν αρνησηται με εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων αρνησομαι καγω αυτον εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
… autem negaverit … coram … negabo … coram … [v]
Which matters more? What you
think. What you
say. What you
do.
Is this a verbal "denial"?
Can actions, or lack of actions, define a "denial"?
How is a "denial" different than an "oath"? An "oath" is a testimony before men.
Can we associate
"deny" with the actions of a "
bird" (a few verse earlier)?
The Latin word
"nego" ≈ "deny, refuse, say no, reject".
5. Matthew 10:29,31,33 Deny
Not
"one" but
all the
"birds" will "
fall" as they are (all) "
without" the Father.
Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [kjv]
You are (should be)
"different" than the
"birds".
10:31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. [kjv]
Can we associate the action of
"deny" with the action of a
"bird"?
10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
οστις δε δ αν αρνησηται με εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων αρνησομαι καγω αυτον εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
[joke license]
6. Strongs - deny
*G720 *33 ἀρνέομαι (ar-neh'-om-ahee) : perhaps from G1 (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of G4483; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate:--deny, refuse.
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Words: αρνεισθαι αρνησαμενοι αρνησαμενος αρνησασθαι αρνησασθω αρνησεται αρνηση αρνησηται=1 αρνησομαι=1 αρνησομεθα αρνουμενοι=2 αρνουμενος=3 αρνουμενων αρνουνται ηρνειτο ηρνημενοι ηρνησαντο ηρνησασθε=2 ηρνησατο=8 ηρνησω=2 ηρνηται
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The ancient Greek word
"ἀρνέομαι" ≈ "deny, disown, refuse, decline". Each of the exact words used by Jesus for "
deny" are used only
one time in the
GNT. Perhaps a play on words might be intended.
The ancient Greek word
"ὄρνεον" ≈ "bird" as in a generic bird and is the source of the Old English word
"earn" ≈ "eagle" and the English word
"ornithology" as the "
study" of
"birds" (coined in the 1600's).
7. Revelation 18:1-24 Cagey birds and the end of Babylon
Revelation 18:2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. [kjv]
και εκραξεν εν ισχυρα φωνη λεγων επεσεν επεσεν βαβυλων η μεγαλη και εγενετο κατοικητηριον δαιμονιων και φυλακη παντος πνευματος ακαθαρτου και φυλακη παντος ορνεου ακαθαρτου και μεμισημενου [gnt]
In Revelation 18, "
Babylon" the
"great" is described as a
"hold" or "
"cage" or
"watch" or
"prison" of every
"unclean" "
spirit" and of every
"unclean" and "
hateful" type of
"bird".
In Matthew 7, the house built on sand will be "
cut off" will have a
"great" "fall" (same exact Greek words).
☐ Are the
fowl (
unclean) spirits and
birds in
"cages" being
"watched"?
☐ Are those in the
"watch" or
"prison" being
"watched" by the
fowl (
unclean) spirits and
birds?
8. Matthew 10:33 Deny as a bird
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
οστις δε δ αν αρνησηται με εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων αρνησομαι καγω αυτον εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
Use the noun for
"bird" as a verb. What's your "
ask"? [tennising]
Greek: αρνησηται (say "ar-NEE-see-ta"), verb "deny".
Greek: ορνησηται (say "or-NEE-see-ta"), verb "bird".
Paraphrase (with play on words):
Whoever [bones, hostile] denies [birds] me before men, I will deny [bird] him before my Father in heaven.
This play on word usage is
not the same as the modern "
flip" the
"bird" action, though the word "
flip" is similar in spirit to the Greek word for "
worthy" as in "
counter-balance" and the word translated as "
variance" (in two verses).
9. Deny
Can we get a better definition of
"deny"?
It would be nice if Jesus had provided an
operational definition.
Jesus only uses this word for
"deny" using the first five Greek letters in four other places in Matthew. These other words have a prefix meaning having a separating distance.
10. Matthew 16:23 Satan
Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. [kjv]
ο δε στραφεις ειπεν τω πετρω υπαγε οπισω μου σατανα σκανδαλον ει εμου οτι ου φρονεις τα του θεου αλλα τα των ανθρωπων [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"σατανά" ≈ "Satan" comes from the Semitic and has the connotation of an
"adversary" or
"opponent". Even
Satan is to be "
behind" but
not "
following". Some
deny that
Satan exists.
Does Satan prefer "road kill" of those who have strayed from the path?
How might Satan encourage this?
11. Intentions
Saying: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Samuel Johnson in 1775 said "Sir, hell is paved with good intentions", though variations go back to 12th century French.
[Software engineering ideas of validation and verification]
12. Matthew 16:23 Seduction
Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. [kjv]
ο δε στραφεις ειπεν τω πετρω υπαγε οπισω μου σατανα σκανδαλον ει εμου οτι ου φρονεις τα του θεου αλλα τα των ανθρωπων [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"offense" is
"σκάνδαλον" ≈ "trap, snare" and that of
"seduction" or
"entrapment", including
"self-entrapment" or
"misinterpreting" what Jesus has said.
13. Matthew 16:23 Deny oneself
Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. [kjv]
ο δε στραφεις ειπεν τω πετρω υπαγε οπισω μου σατανα σκανδαλον ει εμου οτι ου φρονεις τα του θεου αλλα τα των ανθρωπων [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"savourest" is the ancient Greek word
"φρόνιμος" ≈ "sensible, mindful" and comes from the ancient Greek word
"φρήν" ≈ "midriff, stomach". A
"sensible" approach requires that trade-offs be made.
Is
"Satan" (like) a "
serpent" who is
"opportunistic" or
"prudent" in his
deceptions?
14. Matthew 10:16 Animal crackers
In Matthew 10:16, Jesus uses four creatures in one verse:
sheep,
wolves,
serpents and
doves (
pigeons) as
"birds".
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [kjv]
ιδου εγω αποστελλω υμας ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων γινεσθε ουν φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και ακεραιοι ως αι περιστεραι [gnt]
"
Wolves" operate in groups and look for any weakness in their prey. Wolves and dogs can interbreed. A "
wolf-dog" is in contrast to a "
sheep-dog".
The "
serpents" are
not "
wise" in the English sense. They are
opportunistic and
prudent. So, no "
wise crackers" here!
The
"doves" or
"pigeons" (same bird) or
"birds" are
not "
harmless" in the English sense. They are without frills (insect antennas), with smooth feathers, preened of pests. not fact-checked, etc. Is this how
"birds" of "
prey" or
"pray" want to appear?
15. Matthew 10:16
KJV: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Greek: ιδου εγω αποστελλω υμας ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων γινεσθε ουν φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και ακεραιοι ως αι περιστεραι
16. Luke 22:31-32 Sift as wheat
Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: [kjv]
σιμων σιμων ιδου ο σατανας εξητησατο υμας του σινιασαι ως τον σιτον [gnt]
22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. [kjv]
εγω δε εδεηθην περι σου ινα μη εκλιπη η πιστις σου και συ ποτε επιστρεψας στηρισον τους αδελφους σου [gnt]
"ἐξηγέομαι" ≈ "lead the way, dictate, prescribe".
"ἐκλείπω" ≈ "leave out, pass over, forsake" and means, literally, "out" of "leaving" as in "leaving out".
The Greek words for
"convert" as
"turn" and
"strengthen" as
"standing" are used by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in this same context.
[Job]
17. Luke 22:31
KJV: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
Greek: ειπεν δε ο κυριος σιμων σιμων σιμων ιδου ο σατανας εξητησατο υμας του σινιασαι ως τον σιτον
18. Luke 22:32
KJV: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Greek: εγω δε εδεηθην περι σου ινα μη εκλειπη εκλιπη η πιστις σου και συ ποτε επιστρεψας στηριξον στηρισον τους αδελφους σου
19. Matthew 5:39 Paraphrase
Matthew 5:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. [kjv]
εγω δε λεγω υμιν μη αντιστηναι τω πονηρω αλλ οστις σε ραπιζει εις την δεξιαν σιαγονα σου στρεψον αυτω και την αλλην [gnt]
5:39:
But I say to you. Do not stand in place of the evil (get in the way of the adversary). But whoever [bones, enemy] shall cause thee to strike (false start) on your [but a shadow] of a right jawbone (offensive weapon) [the (evil) contest, competition] turn from that to the other [(true) contest, competition].
Example: Paul, under orders from the religious establishment, sought to strike out (false start) on a (evil) contest or competition, but was directed to turn from that contest or competition to the true contest or competition. Interestingly, this example of Paul will fit the next few verses as a continuation of the analogy or story.
This verse relates to both the "
altar" verse back in 5:23-24 and the "
agree" with the "
adversary" verse back in verses 5:25-26.
20. Matthew 16:24 Deny and take up cross and follow
Jesus then generalizes to
any "
man" and not just Peter.
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [kjv]
τοτε ο ιησους ειπεν τοις μαθηταις αυτου ει τις θελει οπισω μου ελθειν απαρνησασθω εαυτον και αρατω τον σταυρον αυτου και ακολουθειτω μοι [gnt]
What does it mean to
"deny" yourself? [find your life]
☐ Concrete physical action that is easier to measure (to be great).
☐ Abstract thought/verbal idea that is harder to measure.
The Greek word for "
man" is not used. Rather, a
pronoun is used.
If the "
man" is a
"bird" , as in a
false leader, then the
"bird" must
"deny" or
"bird" himself, which is to
"deny" the
"denial" which results in a
positive action rather than a negative action. One can then "
follow" Jesus.
21. Matthew 16:23
KJV: But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Greek: ο δε στραφεις ειπεν τω πετρω υπαγε οπισω μου σατανα σκανδαλον μου ει εμου οτι ου φρονεις τα του θεου αλλα τα των ανθρωπων
22. Matthew 16:24
KJV: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Greek: τοτε ο ιησους ειπεν τοις μαθηταις αυτου ει τις θελει οπισω μου ελθειν απαρνησασθω εαυτον και αρατω τον σταυρον αυτου και ακολουθειτω μοι
23. Matthew 26:34-35 Denials predicted
Matthew 26:34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. [kjv]
εφη αυτω ο ιησους αμην λεγω σοι οτι εν ταυτη τη νυκτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με [gnt]
26:35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. [kjv]
λεγει αυτω ο πετρος καν δεη με συν σοι αποθανειν ου μη σε απαρνησομαι ομοιως και παντες οι μαθηται ειπαν [gnt]
In the
three "denials", Peter says that he does not know Jesus. Does a
"bird" "deny" knowing
Jesus? Does Jesus then
"deny" that he knows the
"bird"?
24. Matthew 26:34
KJV: Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Greek: εφη αυτω ο ιησους αμην λεγω σοι οτι εν ταυτη τη νυκτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με
25. Matthew 26:35
KJV: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Greek: λεγει αυτω ο πετρος καν δεη με συν σοι αποθανειν ου μη σε απαρνησομαι ομοιως και παντες οι μαθηται ειπον ειπαν
26. Matthew 26:69,72 Oath in the courtyard
Both the Greek word for
"courtyard", translated as
"palace",
and the Greek word for
"oath" appear in Matthew when Peter
"denies" Christ (three times).
Matthew 26:69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. [kjv]
ο δε πετρος εκαθητο εξω εν τη αυλη και προσηλθεν αυτω μια παιδισκη λεγουσα και συ ησθα μετα ιησου του γαλιλαιου [gnt]
26:72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. [kjv]
και παλιν ηρνησατο μετα ορκου οτι ουκ οιδα τον ανθρωπον [gnt]
Is this a
"denial" "before" "
men"? This is the same Greek word for
"denial" that can be a play on words with "
bird".
The Greek word translated as
"palace" is that of
"courtyard" and was used as a play on words with "
pipe" (general definition) or "
flute" (specific musical instrument).
27. Matthew 26:69
KJV: Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
Greek: ο δε πετρος εξω εκαθητο εξω εν τη αυλη και προσηλθεν αυτω μια παιδισκη λεγουσα και συ ησθα μετα ιησου του γαλιλαιου
28. Matthew 26:70
KJV: But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
Greek: ο δε ηρνησατο εμπροσθεν παντων λεγων ουκ οιδα τι λεγεις
29. Strongs - piped and courtyard
*G832 *3 αὐλέω (ow-leh'-o) : from G836; to play the flute:--pipe.
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Words: αυλουμενον ηυλησαμεν=2
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The ancient Greek word
"αὐλέω" ≈ "play the pipe, flute" and comes from the ancient Greek word
"αὐλός" ≈ "pipe, flute" which is the source of the English word
"hydraulic", literally, "
water" and "
pipe".
*G833 *12 αὐλή (ow-lay') : from the same as G109; a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion:--court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace.
A similar sounding word is the ancient Greek word
"αὐλή" ≈ "courtyard" as in the courtyard of the temple or the courtyard where Peter denied Christ.
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Words: αυλη=2 αυλην=6 αυλης=4
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30. Usage - piped
- *G832 *3 αὐλέω (ow-leh'-o) : from G836; to play the flute:--pipe.
- ηυλησαμεν *2
- Matthew 11:17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have ...
- Luke 7:32 ... one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have ...
- αυλουμενον
- 1 Corinthians 14:7 ... how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
31. Strongs - dance
*G3738 *4 ὠρχέομαι (or-kheh'-om-ahee) : middle voice from orchos (a row or ring); to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion):--dance.
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Words: ορχησαμενης ωρχησασθε=2 ωρχησατο
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The English word
"orchestra" is, from Latin, from the ancient Greek word
"ὀρχήστρα" ≈ "dance floor" which is from the ancient Greek word
"ὀρχέομαι" ≈ "dance".
A similar sounding word is the ancient Greek word
"ὅρκος" ≈ "oath" as in the "
object by which one swears" and is related to
"ἕρκος" ≈ "fence". Peter says an oath in the courtyard when denying Jesus and Jesus uses this word many times in the Sermon on the Mount.
32. Usage - dance
- *G3738 *4 ὠρχέομαι (or-kheh'-om-ahee) : middle voice from orchos (a row or ring); to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion):--dance.
- ωρχησασθε *2
- Matthew 11:17 ... unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, ...
- Luke 7:32 ... unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, ...
- ωρχησατο
- Matthew 14:6 ... was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and ...
- ορχησαμενης
- Mark 6:22 ... Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod ...
33. Matthew 11:15-16 Ears
Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. [kjv]
ο εχων ωτα ακουετω [gnt]
11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, [kjv]
τινι δε ομοιωσω την γενεαν ταυτην ομοια εστιν παιδιοις καθημενοις εν ταις αγοραιςα προσφωνουντα τοις ετεροις [gnt]
The ancient Greek words
"ὁ" ≈ "the" and
"Μωϋσῆ" ≈ "Moses".
Jesus said: "ὁμοιόσω" ≈ "I make similar, compare".
Switch the somewhat similar sounding vowels: last omega "ω" with the second omicron-iota "οι" and make it an eta "η".
Play on words: "ὁ Μωϋσῆ" ≈ "the Moses".
In (approximate) modern Greek sounds: "
o-mee-O-so" to "
o Mo-e-SEE". Remember that the previous verses appear to associate taking (by those in charge) by compulsion of the "
kingdom of heaven".
Just like the Greek word for "
liken", Jesus appears to use the Greek word for "
swear" as a play on words with "
Moses".
34. Matthew 11:15,17 Paraphrase
35. Matthew 11:16-17 Paraphrase
Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, [kjv]
τινι δε ομοιωσω την γενεαν ταυτην ομοια εστιν παιδιοις καθημενοις εν ταις αγοραιςα προσφωνουντα τοις ετεροις [gnt]
11:17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. [kjv]
λεγουσιν ηυλησαμεν υμιν και ουκ ωρχησασθε εθρηνησαμεν και ουκ εκοψασθε [gnt]
Here are some possible meanings using play on words. The "
market place" is the "
courtyard".
With the "no" or "not": In the Temple courtyard/palace, no oaths or deals or else that seat/throne will be cutoff/burned.
Without the "no" or "not": If there are oaths or deals in the Temple courtyard/palace, that seat/throne will be cutoff/burned.
Perhaps this is a prophecy (authentication code) of what will happen to Peter in the
"courtyard" where he will
"deny" Christ with an
"oath" three times. There was "
mourning" (by Peter) but he was not "
cut off".
36. Matthew 26:71-72 Denial two
Matthew 26:71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. [kjv]
εξελθοντα δε εις τον πυλωνα ειδεν αυτον αλλη και λεγει τοις εκει ουτος ην μετα ιησου του ναζωραιου [gnt]
26:72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. [kjv]
και παλιν ηρνησατο μετα ορκου οτι ουκ οιδα τον ανθρωπον [gnt]
The "
maid" is inferred from the
grammatically feminine "
other". The Greek word translated as
"porch" is that of a
"gate" as a passage way from one side to the other.
"πυλών" ≈ "gateway".
"πύλη" ≈ "wing of gates, entrance".
The Greek word for "
into" appears to have influenced the translation as
"porch" rather than
"gate".
37. Matthew 26:71
KJV: And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
Greek: εξελθοντα δε αυτον εις τον πυλωνα ειδεν αυτον αλλη και λεγει τοις εκει και ουτος ην μετα ιησου του ναζωραιου
38. Matthew 26:72
KJV: And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
Greek: και παλιν ηρνησατο μεθ μετα ορκου οτι ουκ οιδα τον ανθρωπον
39. Matthew 26:73-74 Denial three
40. Matthew 26:73
KJV: And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Greek: μετα μικρον δε προσελθοντες οι εστωτες ειπον τω πετρω αληθως και συ εξ αυτων ει και γαρ η λαλια σου δηλον σε ποιει
41. Matthew 26:74
KJV: Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Greek: τοτε ηρξατο καταναθεματιζειν καταθεματιζειν και ομνυειν οτι ουκ οιδα τον ανθρωπον και ευθεως ευθυς αλεκτωρ εφωνησεν
42. Strongs - swear
*G3660 *26 ὀμνύω (om-noo'-o) : but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo om-o'-o is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath:--swear.
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Words: ομνυει=3 ομνυειν ομνυετε ομνυναι ομνυουσιν ομοσαι=2 ομοσας=3 ομοση=4 ομοσης ωμοσα=2 ωμοσεν=7
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Many of these word variations can be a play on words with
"ὁ Μωϋσῆ" ≈ "the Moses".
43. Strongs - curse
*G2653 *1 καταναθεματίζω (kat-an-ath-em-at-id'-zo) : from G2596 (intensive) and G332; to imprecate:--curse.
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Words: καταθεματιζειν=1
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Matthew uses the prefix "
kata" meaning "
down" in some way. The usual word prefix, used in other places, is "
ana" meaning "
up" or "
above" in some way. It is not clear why Matthew uses "
kata" and not "
ana". The
TR (Textus Receptus) adds an "
ana" after "
kata", apparently in order to reconcile the two passages.
44. Matthew 26:75 Remembering
Matthew 26:75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. [kjv]
και εμνησθη ο πετρος του ρηματος ιησου ειρηκοτος οτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με και εξελθων εξω εκλαυσεν πικρως [gnt]
The Greek for "
word" used here is that of a "
spoken word". The Greek for "
crow" is that of "
make a sound".
A
"man" as a
"bird" is a
false leader or
false teacher who, by definition,
"denies" Christ and substitutes their own "
opinions" or "
glory" in place of that of God. For a
"bird" to
"deny" himself would be to change both
thinking and
behavior in order to "
acknowledge" Christ as Lord.
Peter "
remembered"! This word (different tense) was used in the Sermon on the Mount.
45. Matthew 26:75
KJV: And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Greek: και εμνησθη ο πετρος του ρηματος του ιησου ειρηκοτος αυτω οτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με και εξελθων εξω εκλαυσεν πικρως
46. Matthew 5:23-24 Gift at the alter
Matthew 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; [kjv]
εαν ουν προσφερης το δωρον σου επι το θυσιαστηριον κακει μνησθης οτι ο αδελφος σου εχει τι κατα σου [gnt]
5:24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. [kjv]
αφες εκει το δωρον σου εμπροσθεν του θυσιαστηριου και υπαγε πρωτον διαλλαγηθι τω αδελφω σου και τοτε ελθων προσφερε το δωρον σου [gnt]
47. Roosters and weather vanes
48. Notre Dame Cathedral rooster
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The rooster at Notre Dame Cathedral in France is well-known.
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The Apostolic Clock at the Hershey Museum has a depiction of Peter's denial of Jesus. At the denial, the Jesus figure turns his back.
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A "
rooster" makes a "
voice" just as a "
pipe" in on "
organ" is said to make a "
voice". The settings on an "
organ" are called "
voices".
49. Crow of a rooster
Matthew 26:75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. [kjv]
και εμνησθη ο πετρος του ρηματος ιησου ειρηκοτος οτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με και εξελθων εξω εκλαυσεν πικρως [gnt]
Did the "
rooster" "
crow" in approval when Peter "
denied" Christ? Do "
birds" as
false leaders "
crow" when followers, through
bird deceptions, "
deny" Christ? Do they do it three times or, like "
rooster" "
birds", continue to do it again and again. Jesus uses the Greek word for "
wind" as a play on words for "
against the law" which is often translated as "
iniquity".
50. Strongs - rooster
51. Usage - rooster
- *G220 *12 ἀλέκτωρ (al-ek'-tore) : from aleko (to ward off); a cock or male fowl:--cock.
- αλεκτωρ *7
- Matthew 26:74 ... the man. And immediately the cock crew.
- Mark 14:68 ... into the porch; and the cock crew.
- Mark 14:72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, ...
- Luke 22:34 ... I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow ...
- Luke 22:60 ... while he yet spake, the cock crew.
- John 13:38 ... verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, ...
- John 18:27 ... again: and immediately the cock crew.
- αλεκτορα *5
- Matthew 26:34 ... this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
- Matthew 26:75 ... which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me ...
- Mark 14:30 ... this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny ...
- Mark 14:72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, ...
- Luke 22:61 ... he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
52. Alexander
Paul is so bold in 1 Timothy that he can deliver some to
"Satan". 2 Timothy is more in line with what should be said. Did Paul actually write 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. [kjv]
ων εστιν υμεναιος και αλεξανδρος ους παρεδωκα τω σατανα ινα παιδευθωσιν μη βλασφημειν [gnt]
2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: [kjv]
αλεξανδρος ο χαλκευς πολλα μοι κακα ενεδειξατο αποδωσει αυτω ο κυριος κατα τα εργα αυτου [gnt]
The English name
"Alexander" comes, through Latin, from the ancient Greek word
"Ἀλέξανδρος" ≈ "Alexander" which comes from
"ἀλέξω" ≈ "I defend" and
"ἀνήρ " ≈ "man".
53. 1 Timothy 1:20
KJV: Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Greek: ων εστιν υμεναιος και αλεξανδρος ους παρεδωκα τω σατανα ινα παιδευθωσιν μη βλασφημειν
54. 2 Timothy 4:14
KJV: Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
Greek: αλεξανδρος ο χαλκευς πολλα μοι κακα ενεδειξατο αποδωη αποδωσει αυτω ο κυριος κατα τα εργα αυτου
55. Proverbs 30:31
Proverbs 30:31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. [kjv]
και αλεκτωρ εμπεριπατων θηλειαις ευψυχος και τραγος ηγουμενος αιπολιου και βασιλευς δημηγορων εν εθνει [lxx]
and a cock walking in boldly amongst the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation. [bs3]
56. Proverbs 30:31
KJV: A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
Hebrew: זרזיר מתנים או תיש ומלך אלקום עמו׃
Greek: και αλεκτωρ εμπεριπατων θηλειαις ευψυχος και τραγος ηγουμενος αιπολιου και βασιλευς δημηγορων εν εθνει
Brenton: and a cock walking in boldly amongst the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation.
57. Matthew 10:33 Denial of Jesus
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
The play on words is that of
"deny" with
"bird" (behavior).
Paraphrase:
Whoever denies me before men, I will deny him before my Father in heaven.
Play on words:
Whoever [bones, hostile] denies [birds] me before men, I will deny [bird] him before my Father in heaven.
So Jesus will use the
reasoning of the
"bird" who
"denies" Jesus by not "
knowing" Jesus. Does Jesus ever say that he does
not "
know" someone?
58. Matthew 25:11-13 Not known
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. [kjv]
25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. [kjv]
Does Jesus ever say that he does
not "
know" someone?
59. Matthew 7:23 Denial of Jesus
Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. [kjv]
και τοτε ομολογησω αυτοις οτι ουδεποτε εγνων υμας αποχωρειτε απ εμου οι εργαζομενοι την ανομιαν [gnt]
In the Sermon on the Mount, right before the summary of the houses built on the rock and on sand, Jesus makes a
denial and says
"I never knew you". The "
you" is
plural. It is not the case of "
better together" or "
strength in numbers".
The Greek word translated as
"profess" is that of
"agreement" and is, literally,
"same reasoning", and often translated (incorrectly) as
"confess".
The Greek word translated as
"iniquity" is that of, literally,
"against the law" or
"without law" and is a play on words with the Greek word for "
wind".
60. Matthew 7:21-23 Sermon on the Mount before the summary
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [kjv]
7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. [kjv]
The verses for the "
houses" built on "
rock" and on "
sand" follow which end the Sermon on the Mount.
How valuable is a "prophet's" "reward"?
How valuable is a "righteous" or "ministering" reward? Think "goats" in the parable of the "sheep" and "goats".
If one is not of God, can one actually "
cast out" "
devils" since that would "
divide" the "
house" (built on sand)? The Greek word for "
profess" is that of "
agree" as in "
same reasoning" and often translated as "
confess".
61. Laodicea: harvest
In the Sermon on the Mount verse model, Matthew 7:23 fits into the harvest at the end of the age.
Theme: The
good (works), the
bad (rotten),
and the
ugly.
At each stage, there are both positive and negative aspects of the connections.
62. Matthew 25:35-36 Sheep and (blind) goats
Matthew 25:35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: [kjv]
25:36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. [kjv]
Here is the
negative version: (you
ministered to others)
You were hungry and thirsty for righteousness and you did not feed yourself.
You were a stranger to me (Jesus) and you did not invite me in.
You were naked and you did not clothe yourself in righteousness.
You were weak and inside the prison/watch and you did not think or consider me nor come to me (outside the prison).
Here is the
positive version: (you did it to
yourself first)
You were hungry and thirsty for righteousness and fed yourself.
You were not a stranger to me (Jesus) and you invited me in.
You clothed yourself in righteousness.
You thought about and considered me. You were inside the prison/watch and you came to me (outside the prison).
Once out of the "
pit" or "
ditch" or "
abyss", one can go down the correct path to life and, at that point, do the "
ministering" to others.
63. Matthew 10:33 Same reasoning
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
Play on words:
Whoever [bones, hostile] denies [birds] me before men, I will deny [bird] him before my Father in heaven.
Jesus will use the
"same reasoning" which is the
literal meaning of the Greek word for
"agreement" and (incorrectly) translated as
"confess". Where is this verse? It is one verse before this verse.
Does the following (paraphrase) make sense?
If you confess in Jesus (as Lord), Jesus will confess in you (as Lord).
The Greek "
in", omitted in most translations, creates issues with translating the Greek word for
"same reasoning" or
"agreement" as
"confess".
64. Matthew 10:32 Confession reasoning
Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
πας ουν οστις ομολογησει εν εμοι εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων ομολογησω καγω εν αυτω εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
omnis … confitebitur … coram … confitebor … coram … [v]
The ancient Greek word
"ὁμολογέω" ≈ "make an agreement, agree" and means, literally,
"same reasoning" or
"same explanation" and can be
"same word" if "
word" is taken as "
reasoning". Discuss:
Is this a verbal "confession"?
Can actions, or lack of actions, define a "confession"?
How is an "agreement" different than an "oath"?
Which matters more? What you
think. What you
say. What you
do.
The Latin word
"confiteor" ≈ "confess".
65. Matthew 10:32-33 Same reasoning
Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
πας ουν οστις ομολογησει εν εμοι εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων ομολογησω καγω εν αυτω εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
omnis … confitebitur … coram … confitebor … coram … [v]
10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
οστις δε δ αν αρνησηται με εμπροσθεν των ανθρωπων αρνησομαι καγω αυτον εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν τοις ουρανοις [gnt]
… autem negaverit … coram … negabo … coram … [v]
Jesus will use the
"same reasoning" which is the
literal meaning of the Greek word for
"agreement" and (incorrectly) translated as
"confess". The Greek "
in", omitted in most translations, creates issues with translating the Greek word for
"same reasoning" or
"agreement" as
"confess".
Does the following (paraphrase) make sense?
If you confess in Jesus (as Lord), Jesus will confess in you (as Lord).
Do churches ever get together and
"agree" "
in"
Jesus ideas that actually "
deny"
Jesus? This is like "
all in the same boat" or "
all in the same vote".
66. End of page
Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. [kjv]
ο εχων ωτα ακουετω [gnt]
11:17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. [kjv]
λεγουσιν ηυλησαμεν υμιν και ουκ ωρχησασθε εθρηνησαμεν και ουκ εκοψασθε [gnt]
Matthew 26:73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. [kjv]
μετα μικρον δε προσελθοντες οι εστωτες ειπον τω πετρω αληθως και συ εξ αυτων ει και γαρ η λαλια σου δηλον σε ποιει [gnt]
26:74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. [kjv]
τοτε ηρξατο καταθεματιζειν και ομνυειν οτι ουκ οιδα τον ανθρωπον και ευθυς αλεκτωρ εφωνησεν [gnt]
