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Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen. <a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this the generation and will condemn it. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up with this generation at the judgment and will condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The Queen of the South will rise up with this generation at the judgment and will condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The Queen of the South shall rise up with this generation at the judgment and shall condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Queen of the South will rise up with this generation at the judgment and will condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Queen of the South (Sheba) will stand up [as a witness] at the judgment against this generation, and will condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and now, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look—something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look—something greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Queen of the South will also stand there with you and condemn you. She traveled a long way to hear Solomon's wisdom, and yet here is something much greater than Solomon. <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The queen from the south will stand up at the time of judgment with you. She will condemn you, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom. But look, someone greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> On the Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse you, because she traveled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon's wise teaching; and I assure you that there is something here greater than Solomon! <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The queen of the south will stand up and condemn the people living today, because she came from so far away to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look! Something greater than Solomon is here!" <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon--and now, something greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look, someone greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Queen of the south will awake at the Judgement together with the present generation, and will condemn it; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and mark! there is One greater than Solomon here. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, [One] greater than Solomon [is] here! <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this the generation and will condemn it. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'A queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and lo, a greater than Solomon here! <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The queen of the South shall be raised up in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; for she came from the end of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon here.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Queen of the South shall arise in judgment with this generation, and she shall condemn it. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, there is a greater than Solomon here. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and see, something greater than Solomon is here!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up in judgment with this generation, and find it guilty; for she came from the far ends of the earth that she might hear Solomon’s wisdom, and behold a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The queen of The South will arise in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, one greater than Solomon is here.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; for she came from the most distant parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The queen of the south will rise in judgment with this generation, and condemn it: because she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a greater than Solomon is here.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The queen of the South shall rise up in judgment against the men of this generation, and condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the queen of the south shall rise up at the day of judgement against this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the remote parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Queen of the south will awake at the Judgement together with the present generation, and will condemn it; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and mark! there is One greater than Solomon here. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"A queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>The queen of the South <Fr>too,<FR> shall rise up in the <Fr>day of<FR> judgement against this generation, and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon <Fr>is<FR> here.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3362" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">The Sign of Jonah</a> …41The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. 42<a href="/greek/938.htm" title="938: basilissa (N-NFS) -- A queen. Feminine from basileuo; a queen.">The Queen</a> <a href="/greek/3558.htm" title="3558: notou (N-GMS) -- The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.">of the South</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">will rise</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: krisei (N-DFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">judgment</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-GFS) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2632.htm" title="2632: katakrinei (V-FIA-3S) -- To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.">condemn</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it;</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">she came</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4009.htm" title="4009: peratōn (N-GNP) -- (a) a boundary, limit, extremity, (b) an end, conclusion. From the same as peran; an extremity.">ends</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophian (N-AFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōnos (N-GMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">of Solomon,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">now</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleion (Adj-NNS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">One greater than</a> <a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōnos (N-GMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">Solomon</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">is here.</a> 43When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ... <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/matthew/12-6.htm">Matthew 12:6</a> But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here. <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Matthew 12:41</a> The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a> and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-3</a> On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11</a> For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. <a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a> By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.queen.<a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.<a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.<a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.hear.<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9,12,28</a> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29,34</a> And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore… <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.behold.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Present</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/songs/3-7.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Something</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">South</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/5-26.htm">Uttermost</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/matthew/21-29.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/matthew/12-45.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Present</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/matthew/12-47.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Something</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">South</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Uttermost</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "Queen of the South" refers to the Queen of Sheba, a historical figure mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a>. Sheba is believed to be located in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. Her visit to King Solomon highlights her quest for wisdom and truth, which she recognized in Solomon's God-given wisdom. In the context of <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>, Jesus uses her as a symbol of those who seek truth and wisdom earnestly. The phrase "rise at the judgment" indicates the final judgment, a common theme in Jewish eschatology, where all generations will be judged. The Queen's condemnation of "this generation" refers to the people of Jesus' time who, despite witnessing His miracles and teachings, failed to recognize Him as the Messiah. Her actions serve as a rebuke to those who have greater revelation in Christ yet remain unrepentant.for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, The phrase "ends of the earth" emphasizes the great distance the Queen of Sheba traveled, underscoring her determination and the value she placed on wisdom. This journey reflects the ancient world's high regard for Solomon's wisdom, which was renowned far beyond Israel's borders. Her willingness to travel such a distance contrasts with the indifference of Jesus' contemporaries, who had the Messiah in their midst yet did not seek His wisdom. This highlights the theme of seeking truth and the lengths to which one should go to obtain it, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3-5</a>, which encourages the pursuit of wisdom.and now One greater than Solomon is here. This statement asserts Jesus' superiority over Solomon, who was considered the wisest king of Israel. While Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God, Jesus embodies divine wisdom as the incarnate Word of God (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). This claim of being "greater than Solomon" is a direct assertion of Jesus' divine authority and messianic identity. It also fulfills the prophecy of a coming Messiah who would surpass all previous leaders and kings, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>. Jesus' presence and teachings offer a greater revelation than that of Solomon, and His life, death, and resurrection provide the ultimate path to salvation and truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_queen_of_the_south.htm">The Queen of the South</a> This refers to the Queen of Sheba, who traveled a great distance to hear the wisdom of King Solomon. Her visit is recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10</a> and <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the Old Testament. 3. <a href="/topical/t/this_generation.htm">This Generation</a> In the context of <a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Matthew 12</a>, "this generation" refers to the people of Jesus' time who were skeptical of His teachings and miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a> This refers to the final judgment when all people will be held accountable for their response to God's revelation. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Referred to as "one greater than Solomon," Jesus is presented as the ultimate source of wisdom and revelation, surpassing even the greatest figures of the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a> The Queen of Sheba's journey illustrates the value of seeking wisdom. Believers are encouraged to pursue the wisdom found in Christ, who is greater than Solomon. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_christ's_supremacy.htm">Recognition of Christ's Supremacy</a> Jesus' statement challenges us to recognize His authority and wisdom. As Christians, we must acknowledge His lordship in every area of our lives. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_revelation.htm">Accountability to Revelation</a> Just as the Queen of Sheba responded to Solomon's wisdom, we are accountable for our response to Jesus' teachings. Our lives should reflect His truth and wisdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> The condemnation of "this generation" serves as a warning against unbelief. Faith in Christ is essential for salvation and spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The mention of judgment reminds us to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a> <a href="/q/who's_the_bible's_queen_of_the_south.htm">Who is the Queen of the South in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_queen_of_sheba.htm">Who was the Queen of Sheba?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_solomon's_dream_as_divine.htm">If God truly appeared to Solomon in a dream (1 Kings 3:5), how do we distinguish this from myth or subjective experience? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_queen_of_sheba's_journey.htm">In 1 Kings 10:1-13, how can we historically verify the Queen of Sheba’s existence and journey when evidence outside the Bible is scarce or disputed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) The queen of the south.--Literally, a queen of the south, as before, men of Nineveh, the Greek having no article. Rhetorically, the absence of the article is in this case more emphatic than its presence.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 42. - Almost verbally identical with <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a>. The queen of the south (βασίλισσα νότου, anarthrous; ver. 41, note). The south here doubtless represents part of Arabia Felix (see Dr. Lumby, on <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a>). Shall rise up. Does ἐγερθήσεται here imply more effort than ἀναστήσονται (ver. 41)? This would at least be consistent with the energy which the mention of the Queen of Sheba always suggests. In the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts (the ends, Revised Version) of the earth. Observe the contrast; the message was brought to the Ninevites in their own homes. She marks a higher stage of inquiry and faith. To hear the wisdom of Solomon; i.e. not out of mere curiosity to see him. And, behold, a greater than Solomon is here (ver. 41, note). Observe that Christ claims for himself superiority to the one prophet that was listened to by a Gentile nation, and to the one king whose wisdom drew an inquirer from "the ends of the earth." Rightly; for the claim is confirmed by history; the Gospels have had greater influence than all the Prophets, both "former" and "later," and than all the Hekmah literature. Jesus of Nazareth has drawn all men unto him (<a href="/john/12-32.htm">John 12:32</a>; cf. 19). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The queen βασίλισσα (basilissa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_938.htm">Strong's 938: </a> A queen. Feminine from basileuo; a queen. of [the] south νότου (notou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3558.htm">Strong's 3558: </a> The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself. will rise ἐγερθήσεται (egerthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. judgment κρίσει (krisei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. generation γενεᾶς (geneas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. condemn κατακρινεῖ (katakrinei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence. it; αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. she came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ends περάτων (peratōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4009.htm">Strong's 4009: </a> (a) a boundary, limit, extremity, (b) an end, conclusion. From the same as peran; an extremity. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wisdom σοφίαν (sophian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. of Solomon, Σολομῶνος (Solomōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [One] greater than πλεῖον (pleion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. Solomon Σολομῶνος (Solomōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David. is here. ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south will rise (Matt. 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