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sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having seen the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were wearied and cast away, as sheep not having a shepherd. <a href="/kjv/matthew/9.htm">King James Bible</a> But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/nasb/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And seeing the multitudes, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/lsb/matthew/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/amp/matthew/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion and pity for them, because they were dispirited and distressed, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/csb/matthew/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/asv/matthew/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd. <a href="/cev/matthew/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/erv/matthew/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd. <a href="/gwt/matthew/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/gnt/matthew/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> As he saw the crowds, his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were worried and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/isv/matthew/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/net/matthew/9.htm">NET Bible</a> When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/nheb/matthew/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/wbt/matthew/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when He saw the crowds He was touched with pity for them, because they were distressed and were fainting on the ground like sheep which have no shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/web/matthew/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having seen the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, that they were faint and cast aside, as sheep not having a shepherd; <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having seen the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were wearied and cast away, as sheep not having a shepherd. <a href="/ylt/matthew/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having seen the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, that they were faint and cast aside, as sheep not having a shepherd, <a href="/slt/matthew/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having seen the crowds, he felt compassion for them, for they were relaxed and dispersed, as sheep not having a shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And seeing the multitudes, he had compassion on them: because they were distressed, and lying like sheep that have no shepherd. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, seeing the multitudes, he had compassion on them, because they were distressed and were reclining, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/nabre/matthew/9.htm">New American Bible</a> At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus saw the multitudes, he had compassion on them, because they were tired out and scattered, like sheep which have no shepherd. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when Yeshua saw the crowds, he felt pity for them, for they were weary and wandering, like sheep without a shepherd.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and scattered as sheep that had no shepherd. <a href="/godbey/matthew/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And seeing the multitudes, He was moved in compassion in their behalf, because they were fleeced and deserted, as sheep having no shepherd. <a href="/haweis/matthew/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep that had no shepherd. <a href="/mace/matthew/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when he saw how the multitude were fatigued and dispers'd like so many sheep without their Pastors, he was moved with compassion, and said to his disciples, <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when He saw the crowds He was touched with pity for them, because they were distressed and were fainting on the ground like sheep which have no shepherd. <a href="/worrell/matthew/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, seeing the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, as sheep having no shepherd. <a href="/worsley/matthew/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion towards them; because they were dispersed and scattered like sheep that have no shepherd: <a href="/parallel/matthew/9-36.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=2356" 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/9.htm">The Lord of the Harvest</a> 35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. 36<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">He saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlous (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds,</a> <a href="/greek/4697.htm" title="4697: esplanchnisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. ">He was moved with compassion</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they were</a> <a href="/greek/4660.htm" title="4660: eskylmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To flay, trouble, annoy, vex. Apparently a primary verb; to flay, i.e. to harass.">harassed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4496.htm" title="4496: errimmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- A primary verb; to fling (see in ekteino), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit; by extension, to disperse.">helpless,</a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4263.htm" title="4263: probata (N-NNP) -- A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep.">sheep</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">without</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-NNP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/4166.htm" title="4166: poimena (N-AMS) -- A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd.">a shepherd.</a> 37Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.…<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="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a> When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. <a href="/ezekiel/34-5.htm">Ezekiel 34:5-6</a> They were scattered for lack of a shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild beasts. / My flock went astray on all the mountains and every high hill. They were scattered over the face of all the earth, with no one to search for them or seek them out.’ <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-16</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">1 Peter 2:25</a> For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Zechariah 10:2</a> For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. <a href="/isaiah/53-6.htm">Isaiah 53:6</a> We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/jeremiah/23-1.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-4</a> “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. / Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your deeds, declares the LORD. / Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. ... <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-42</a> As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ... <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a> “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ... <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4</a> He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a> When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.when.<a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.<a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32</a> Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.<a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a> And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.fainted, etc.<a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Matthew 10:6</a> But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.<a href="/matthew/15-24.htm">Matthew 15:24</a> But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.<a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/9-31.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/hosea/4-19.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/jonah/4-8.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/jonah/2-7.htm">Fainting</a> <a href="/nahum/3-19.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Harassed</a> <a href="/matthew/7-25.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/matthew/9-29.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Wandering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/12-7.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Fainting</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Harassed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Wandering</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 9</div>1. <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Jesus heals a paralytic</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">defends his disciples for not fasting;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">cures the sick woman;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">raises Jairus' daughter from death;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">gives sight to two blind men;</a> 32. <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">heals a mute man possessed of a demon;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">and has compassion on the multitude.</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 crowds represent the diverse groups of people in Judea and Galilee, including Jews and Gentiles, who were drawn to Jesus' message. This setting highlights the widespread interest in Jesus' ministry and the spiritual hunger of the people. The crowds symbolize humanity's search for truth and guidance, reflecting the universal need for a Savior.He was moved with compassion for them The Greek word for "compassion" here is "splagchnizomai," indicating a deep, visceral empathy. This phrase underscores Jesus' divine nature, as He embodies God's love and mercy. Compassion is a recurring theme in Jesus' ministry, demonstrating His role as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock. This compassion is not just emotional but leads to action, as seen in His healing and teaching.because they were harassed and helpless The people are described as "harassed and helpless," suggesting they were burdened by the religious leaders' legalism and the Roman occupation. This phrase reflects the spiritual oppression and lack of true guidance from the Pharisees and Sadducees, who failed to provide genuine spiritual leadership. The imagery evokes the struggles of the Israelites throughout history, often oppressed and in need of deliverance.like sheep without a shepherd This metaphor is rich in biblical symbolism. Sheep are dependent creatures, needing guidance and protection. The absence of a shepherd signifies a lack of leadership and care. In the Old Testament, leaders like Moses and David were seen as shepherds of Israel. Jesus fulfills the prophetic role of the ultimate Shepherd, as foretold in <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a>, where God promises to set up one shepherd over His people. This phrase emphasizes Jesus' mission to guide, protect, and save His people, fulfilling the messianic prophecies and establishing His authority as the true Shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is depicted as compassionate and caring, observing the needs of the people around Him. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> These are the people who followed Jesus, seeking healing, teaching, and guidance. They are described as "harassed and helpless." 3. <a href="/topical/s/sheep_without_a_shepherd.htm">Sheep without a Shepherd</a> This metaphor describes the spiritual and physical state of the crowds, indicating their need for guidance and care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_as_a_core_christian_value.htm">Compassion as a Core Christian Value</a> Jesus' response to the crowds was one of compassion. As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His compassion in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_needs.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Needs</a> Just as Jesus saw the spiritual and physical needs of the crowds, Christians are encouraged to be attentive to the needs of those around them, offering support and guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_shepherd.htm">The Role of a Shepherd</a> The metaphor of sheep without a shepherd highlights the importance of spiritual leadership. Christians are called to guide and support one another in their faith journeys. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">The Urgency of the Gospel</a> The harassed and helpless state of the crowds underscores the urgency of sharing the Gospel message, providing hope and direction to those who are lost. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_christ.htm">Dependence on Christ</a> As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ultimate source of guidance and care. Believers are encouraged to rely on Him for direction and support in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9</a> <a href="/q/how_do_angels_sin_in_sinless_heaven.htm">What does 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_overindulgence_wise_or_harmful.htm">How can you show compassion to others today?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_you_show_compassion_today.htm">How can you show compassion to others today?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_show_daily_compassion.htm">How can we show compassion to others daily?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) He was moved with compassion.--The words that follow are so vivid and emphatic that we may well believe them to have had their starting-point in our Lord's own expression of His feelings. We find Him using the identical words in <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm" title="Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.">Matthew 15:32</a>, and <a href="/mark/8-2.htm" title="I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:">Mark 8:2</a> : "I have compassion on the multitude."They fainted.--The English represents the received printed text of the Greek Testament at the beginning of the seventeenth century. There is, however, an immense preponderance of authority in favour of another reading, which gives the passive participle of the verb translated "trouble" in <a href="/mark/5-35.htm" title="While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Your daughter is dead: why trouble you the Master any further?">Mark 5:35</a>, <a href="/luke/7-6.htm" title="Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, trouble not yourself: for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof:">Luke 7:6</a>, and meaning literally "flayed," and thence figuratively "tormented, worried, vexed." They were not merely as sheep that have grown weary and faint, hungry, looking up and yet not fed, but were as those that have been harassed by the wolf--the prey of thieves and robbers. (Comp. <a href="/context/john/10-8.htm" title="All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.">John 10:8-12</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - But when he saw the multitudes. The substance of this verse is found in <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a> on the return of the apostles, equivalent to our <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a>, seq. (cf. supra). According to the context, the multitudes here spoken of are those of the various cities and villages through which he had passed. He was moved with compassion on (for, Revised Version) them (ἐσπλαγχνίσθη περὶ αὐτῶν). After the vivid Hebrew metaphor (<a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30</a>), which the LXX. seldom ventured to translate literally, but which is common in the New Testament writings. Because they fainted. So the Received Text (ἐκλελυμένοι, cf. <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32</a>), but the Revised Version, with manuscripts, "were distressed" (ἐσκυλμένοι). Σκύλλω, which in the classics is equivalent, to (1) "flay," (2) "mangle," is found only in the sense of (3) "trouble or harass," in the New Testament (<a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35</a> [parallel passage: <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Luke 8:49</a>]; <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Luke 7:6</a>). And were scattered abroad; Revised Version simply, and scattered. (For the thought, cf. <a href="/ezekiel/34-5.htm">Ezekiel 34:5</a>; also <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">2 Chronicles 18:16</a>; and its parallel passage, <a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17</a>.) The two participles express different aspects of their now normal and continuous state (η΅σαν ἐσκυλμένοι καὶ ἐριμμένοι). Yet the Authorized Version margin, "and lay down," is probably nearer the meaning of ἐριμμένοι here than the Authorized Version and Revised Version; cf. 1 Macc. 11:4 (" They showed him the temple of Dagon burnt... and the bodies cast out" ); <a href="/jeremiah/14-16.htm">Jeremiah 14:16</a> (" The people... shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem... and they shall have none to bury them" ), whine the thought is hardly "scattered," but "cast out and lying prostrate." So here the people are pictured as sheep harassed and prostrated by fatigue, etc.; cf. Vulgate, vexati et jacentes. As sheep having no shepherd; not having a shepherd (Revised Version); cf. the Old Testament passages just referred to. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/9-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. He saw Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. crowds, ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. He was moved with compassion ἐσπλαγχνίσθη (esplanchnisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4697.htm">Strong's 4697: </a> To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. harassed ἐσκυλμένοι (eskylmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4660.htm">Strong's 4660: </a> To flay, trouble, annoy, vex. Apparently a primary verb; to flay, i.e. to harass. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. helpless, ἐρριμμένοι (errimmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4496.htm">Strong's 4496: </a> A primary verb; to fling (see in ekteino), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit; by extension, to disperse. like ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. sheep πρόβατα (probata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4263.htm">Strong's 4263: </a> A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. without μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. a shepherd. ποιμένα (poimena) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4166.htm">Strong's 4166: </a> A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. 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