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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In his name the nations will put their hope.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And his name will be the hope of all the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In His name the nations will put their hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And in His name <i>the</i> Gentiles will hope."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And in His name Gentiles will trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES (all the nations of the world) WILL HOPE [with confidence].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nations will put their hope in his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nations will put their hope in His name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All nations will place their hope in him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The nations will have hope because of him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and on him all peoples will put their hope." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And in his name unbelievers will hope." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In His name the nations will put their hope.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And in his name the Gentiles will hope." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And in his name the coastlands will hope."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And on His name shall the nations rest their hopes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In his name, the nations will hope.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in His Name will nations hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And in His name <i>the</i> Gentiles will hope."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and in his name shall nations hope.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in his name shall the nations hope.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in his name the Gentiles shall hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Gentiles shall hope in his name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And in his name the Gentiles will hope.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And in his name the Gentiles will hope.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in his name will the peoples find hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And in his name the nations will hope.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and in his name shall the Gentiles trust."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And on His name shall the nations rest their hopes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And in His name will the gentiles hope."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/12-21.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=3158" 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/12.htm">God's Chosen Servant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">In</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-NNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">the nations</a> <a href="/greek/1679.htm" title="1679: elpiousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.">will put their hope.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">22</span>Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.…<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="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a></span><br />“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. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a></span><br />And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></span><br />On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a></span><br />I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a></span><br />The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a></span><br />a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-20.htm">John 12:20-21</a></span><br />Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a></span><br />This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a></span><br />After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a></span><br />All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17</a></span><br />May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></b></br> And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12,13</a></b></br> And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-12.htm">Ephesians 1:12,13</a></b></br> That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/20-19.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/john/5-45.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/matthew/27-43.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In His name</b><br>The phrase "In His name" refers to the authority and character of Jesus Christ. In biblical times, a name was more than just a label; it represented the essence and authority of a person. The name of Jesus is central to Christian faith, as it signifies His role as Savior and Lord. This is consistent with <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where God exalts Jesus and gives Him the name above every name. The name of Jesus is powerful and is invoked in prayer, healing, and salvation (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>).<p><b>the nations</b><br>The term "the nations" refers to the Gentiles, or non-Jewish peoples. This is significant because it highlights the universal scope of Jesus' mission. While the Old Testament often focuses on Israel as God's chosen people, prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>, from which this verse is derived, indicate that the Messiah would also be a light to the Gentiles. This inclusion of the nations fulfills God's promise to Abraham that all peoples on earth would be blessed through his offspring (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<p><b>will put their hope.</b><br>The concept of hope in this context is one of trust and expectation in the salvation and deliverance offered by Jesus. In the Greco-Roman world, hope was often associated with uncertainty, but biblical hope is a confident expectation based on God's promises. This hope is not just for the present life but extends to eternal life through Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12-13</a> echoes this sentiment, where Paul speaks of the Gentiles' hope in Christ, emphasizing the joy and peace that come from believing in Him. This hope is a fulfillment of the messianic prophecies and is central to the Christian message of redemption and reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of this verse, whose name is the source of hope for the nations. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations (Gentiles)</a></b><br>Refers to all people groups outside of Israel. This highlights the universal scope of Jesus' mission and the inclusivity of the Gospel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah_the_prophet.htm">Isaiah the Prophet</a></b><br>The original prophecy comes from Isaiah, indicating the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the person of Jesus Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/matthew_the_evangelist.htm">Matthew the Evangelist</a></b><br>The author of the Gospel of Matthew, who presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the hope for all nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_fulfillment.htm">The Event of Fulfillment</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger account where Jesus is healing and teaching, demonstrating His authority and the coming of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a></b><br>Jesus' mission extends beyond Israel to all nations, emphasizing the inclusivity of the Gospel message. Believers are called to share this hope with everyone, regardless of their background.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' life and ministry fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_name_of_jesus.htm">Hope in the Name of Jesus</a></b><br>The name of Jesus is powerful and brings hope to all who believe. Christians are encouraged to place their trust in Him amidst life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_believers_as_ambassadors.htm">The Role of Believers as Ambassadors</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, believers are called to be ambassadors of hope, sharing the message of salvation and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_salvation.htm">The Assurance of Salvation</a></b><br>The hope in Jesus' name assures believers of their salvation and eternal life, providing comfort and motivation to live faithfully.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/hudson_taylor__bio,_quotes,_legacy.htm">What is Hudson Taylor's biography, quotes, and legacy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/am_i_being_called_to_be_a_missionary.htm">Am I being called to be a missionary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_niv's_message.htm">What is the message of the New International Version?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_destroy_both_justly.htm">In Ezekiel 21:3-4, how can God threaten to destroy both the righteous and the wicked without contradicting other texts that portray Him as just?</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>(21) <span class= "bld">And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">shall hope.</span> The Hebrew gives "in his law," but St. Matthew follows the LXX.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And in his Name shall</span> <span class="cmt_word">the Gentiles trust;</span> <span class="accented">hope</span> (Revised Version). The evangelist thus completes the parallelism with the end of the first stanza (ver. 18) However Jews treat Messiah, Gentiles shall place their hope in his Name, which, in fact, sums up for man all that can be known of God (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>, note). <span class="accented">In his Name.</span> So even the LXX. But the Hebrew, "in his Law." <span class="greek">Ὀνόματι</span> is possibly due to a confusion with <span class="greek">νόμῳ</span>, but is more probably merely a paraphrase bringing out more clearly the fact that the Christian religion is emphatically trust in a Person. <span class="accented">The Gentiles</span>; rather, <span class="accented">Gentiles</span>, as such. This paraphrase for "isles" in the original is also found in the LXX. (For the whole verse, cf. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, an utterance never lost sight of by the evangelist.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-21.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">In</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter 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">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀνόματι</span> <span class="translit">(onomati)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] nations</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔθνη</span> <span class="translit">(ethnē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will put their hope.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλπιοῦσιν</span> <span class="translit">(elpiousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hope, hope for, expect, trust. 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