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This continued with all seven of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So too the second and third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Likewise the second also, and the third, even to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>It was</i> the same also <i>with</i> the second <i>brother,</i> and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so also the second, and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The second also [died childless], and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same thing happened to the second also, and the third, and so on to all seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same happened to the second also, and the third, and so to all seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The same thing happened to the second and third brothers and finally to all seven of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The second brother also died, as well as the third, and the rest of the seven brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The same thing happened to the second brother, to the third, and finally to all seven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The same thing happened with the second brother, and then the third, and finally with the rest of the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The second did the same, and the third, down to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In like manner the second also, and the third, to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Likewise the second also, and the third, to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So also did the second and the third, down to the seventh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, the second also, and the third, to the seventh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in like manner also the second, and the third, to the seventh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in like manner also the second, and the third, unto the seventh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And likewise the second, and third, even till the seven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In like manner the second, and the third, and so on to the seventh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />similarly with the second, and the third, even to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The same happened with the second and the third, through all seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The second did the same, so also the third, down to the seventh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the second, also the third, up to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Likewise also the second and also the third, even unto the seventh of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner also the second, and the third, to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Likewise also, the second, and third, even unto seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />likewise the second also; then the third; so on to the seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the same happen'd to the second, and the third, and so on to the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So also did the second and the third, down to the seventh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />likewise the second also, and the third, even to seven;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/22-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6565" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">The Sadducees and the Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">The same thing happened to</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/1208.htm" title="1208: deuteros (Adj-NMS) -- Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.">second</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5154.htm" title="5154: tritos (Adj-NMS) -- Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.">third brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">down to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-GMP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seventh.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">27</span>And last of all, the woman died.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-20.htm">Mark 12:20-22</a></span><br />Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. / In this way, none of the seven left any children. And last of all, the woman died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-29.htm">Luke 20:29-31</a></span><br />Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second / and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-6</a></span><br />When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/38-8.htm">Genesis 38:8</a></span><br />Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-5.htm">Ruth 4:5</a></span><br />Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Numbers 27:8-11</a></span><br />Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">1 Corinthians 7:39</a></span><br />A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Romans 7:2-3</a></span><br />For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a></span><br />So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a></span><br />So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a></span><br />Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a></span><br />Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Ephesians 5:31</a></span><br />“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a></span><br />For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">1 Corinthians 6:16</a></span><br />Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Likewise the second also, and the third, to the seventh.</p><p class="hdg">seventh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26</a></b></br> Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-36.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/21-36.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/22-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/21-30.htm">Second</a> <a href="/matthew/22-25.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/matthew/21-35.htm">Third</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Second</a> <a href="/matthew/22-28.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/john/4-52.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/matthew/26-44.htm">Third</a> <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The same thing happened to the second and third brothers</b><br>This phrase is part of a hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees to Jesus, concerning the resurrection. The Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, were attempting to challenge Jesus with a question about Levirate marriage, a practice outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-6</a>. This law required a man to marry his deceased brother's widow to produce offspring in the brother's name. The mention of the second and third brothers highlights the continuation of this practice, emphasizing the legal and familial obligations in Jewish culture. This scenario underscores the Sadducees' misunderstanding of the resurrection and eternal life, which Jesus later addresses.<p><b>down to the seventh</b><br>The phrase "down to the seventh" indicates the completion of the hypothetical situation, where each brother in turn marries the widow and then dies without leaving offspring. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in biblical literature, seen in the creation week (Genesis 1) and the seven churches in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4</a>). This use of seven brothers may imply the exhaustive nature of the Sadducees' question, attempting to cover all possibilities to trap Jesus. It also reflects the cultural importance of lineage and inheritance in Jewish society, where producing heirs was crucial for maintaining family legacy and property.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees</a></b><br>A Jewish sect known for their denial of the resurrection, who posed the question to Jesus to challenge Him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in the passage, responding to the Sadducees' question.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seven_brothers.htm">The Seven Brothers</a></b><br>Part of the hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees, each marrying the same woman in succession.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_woman.htm">The Woman</a></b><br>The widow in the Sadducees' scenario, who marries each brother in turn.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The setting where this interaction takes place, during Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_resurrection.htm">Understanding the Resurrection</a></b><br>The Sadducees' question reveals their misunderstanding of the resurrection. Jesus' response emphasizes that earthly relationships and laws do not apply in the same way in the afterlife.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_scripture.htm">The Authority of Scripture</a></b><br>Jesus uses Scripture to correct the Sadducees, demonstrating the importance of knowing and understanding God's Word accurately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_beyond_logic.htm">Faith Beyond Logic</a></b><br>The Sadducees' question is rooted in human logic, but Jesus points to a reality beyond human understanding, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_eternal_life.htm">The Nature of Eternal Life</a></b><br>Jesus' teaching suggests that eternal life transcends earthly institutions and relationships, focusing on a deeper, spiritual existence with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_holy_eucharist.htm">What is the Holy Eucharist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_different_versions_of_paul's_conversion.htm">Why does Acts record different versions of Paul's conversion story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Unto the seventh;</span> <span class="greek">ἕως τῶν</span> <span class="greek">ἑπτά</span>, <span class="accented">unto the seven</span> - to the end of the seven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">The same thing happened to</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁμοίως</span> <span class="translit">(homoiōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> </span><span class="str2">In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">second</span><br /><span class="grk">δεύτερος</span> <span class="translit">(deuteros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1208.htm">Strong's 1208: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">third [brothers],</span><br /><span class="grk">τρίτος</span> <span class="translit">(tritos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5154.htm">Strong's 5154: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">down to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕως</span> <span class="translit">(heōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> </span><span class="str2">A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seventh.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑπτά</span> <span class="translit">(hepta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven. A primary number; seven.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/22-26.htm">Matthew 22:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/22-26.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:26 In like manner the second also (Matt. 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