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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />so <i>much</i> that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so <i>much</i> that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />so much he swore to give her whatever she wanted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />he swore he would give her anything she wanted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />that he promised her, "I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Upon which he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />after which with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> whereupon with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore, with an oath, he agreed to give her whatever she should ask.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so much that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He therefore swore to her with oaths, that he would give her anything that she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because of this, he swore an oath to her that he would give her anything that she would ask.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore he promised, with an oath, to give her whatever she would ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />so that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />that he promised <i>her</i> with an oath to give her whatever she would ask:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/14-7.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=4003" 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/14.htm">The Beheading of John</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3606.htm" title="3606: hothen (Conj) -- From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause.">so much that</a> <a href="/greek/3670.htm" title="3670: hōmologēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.">he promised</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (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/3727.htm" title="3727: horkou (N-GMS) -- An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.">an oath</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to give</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to her</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitēsētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">she asked.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”…<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/6-22.htm">Mark 6:22-23</a></span><br />When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” / And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther 5:3-6</a></span><br />“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” / “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” / “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Esther 7:2</a></span><br />and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Judges 11:30-31</a></span><br />Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-35.htm">Judges 11:35</a></span><br />As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">1 Samuel 28:10</a></span><br />Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">1 Kings 1:28-30</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">1 Kings 2:23</a></span><br />Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel 6:14-16</a></span><br />As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a></span><br />Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-22</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-14</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a></span><br />Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Romans 1:31</a></span><br />They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a></span><br />Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther 5:3,6</a></b></br> Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what <i>is</i> thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Esther 7:2</a></b></br> And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What <i>is</i> thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what <i>is</i> thy request? and it shall be performed, <i>even</i> to the half of the kingdom.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-36.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">Professed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-62.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Professed</a> <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/15-5.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/15-5.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>so much that he promised with an oath</b><br>Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, was known for his impulsive and often reckless decisions. The context here is Herod's birthday celebration, a lavish event likely attended by many influential figures. The promise made with an oath indicates a serious commitment, reflecting the cultural importance of oaths in Jewish and Roman societies. Oaths were binding and breaking them was considered dishonorable. This moment highlights Herod's susceptibility to manipulation and his desire to impress his guests, showing a lack of wisdom and discernment.<p><b>to give to her whatever she asked</b><br>This phrase underscores the dangerous combination of power and impulsivity. Herod's offer was open-ended, demonstrating a lack of foresight. The cultural context of the time placed significant value on honor and reputation, and Herod's promise was likely intended to showcase his generosity and authority. However, it also reveals his vulnerability to the whims of others, particularly those who could exploit his weaknesses. This situation parallels the story of King Ahasuerus and Esther, where a similar promise was made, highlighting the potential for rash vows to lead to unintended and grave consequences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a></b><br>The tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. He is known for his role in the execution of John the Baptist.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a></b><br>The wife of Herod Antipas, formerly married to his brother Philip. Herodias held a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/salome.htm">Salome</a></b><br>The daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod and his guests, leading to Herod's rash promise.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>A prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and was imprisoned and executed by Herod Antipas.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a></b><br>A celebratory event hosted by Herod, where influential guests were present, and where Salome's dance took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_rash_promises.htm">The Danger of Rash Promises</a></b><br>Herod's impulsive promise to Salome serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of making hasty commitments without considering the potential outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_peer_pressure.htm">The Influence of Peer Pressure</a></b><br>Herod's decision was influenced by the presence of his guests, illustrating how peer pressure can lead to poor decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_pride.htm">The Cost of Pride</a></b><br>Herod's pride and desire to save face in front of his guests led him to fulfill a promise that resulted in the unjust execution of John the Baptist.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_courage_vs._compromise.htm">Moral Courage vs. Compromise</a></b><br>The account challenges believers to stand firm in their convictions, even when faced with pressure to compromise their values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_manipulation.htm">The Power of Manipulation</a></b><br>Herodias's manipulation of Herod through her daughter highlights the destructive power of deceit and manipulation in achieving selfish goals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_link_isaiah's_prophecy_to_jesus.htm">If Isaiah's prophecy was meant to reassure King Ahaz centuries before Jesus's birth, why do some believe it refers to Jesus in Matthew?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_celebrate_christmas.htm">What is the reason for celebrating Christmas?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_prayers_unanswered_in_matt_7_7.htm">In Matthew 7:7, why do prayers often go unanswered if the passage promises, 'ask and it will be given'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ask,_seek,_knock'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Ask, Seek, Knock'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">He promised with an oath.</span>--The scandalous chronicles of the time were not without stories of extravagant rewards paid to mimes and dancers, and Herod might fancy that in this also he was reproducing the magnificence of the imperial court at Rome. But he probably hardly expected "the half of his kingdom" (<a href="/mark/6-23.htm" title="And he swore to her, Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, to the half of my kingdom.">Mark 6:23</a>) as the "whatsoever thou shalt ask." A jewel, a bracelet, a palace, or a city, were probably in his thoughts as what she was likely to ask and he would gladly give.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whereupon</span> <span class="cmt_word">he promised with an</span> <span class="cmt_word">oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-7.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">so much that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅθεν</span> <span class="translit">(hothen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he promised</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡμολόγησεν</span> <span class="translit">(hōmologēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3670.htm">Strong's 3670: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μεθ’</span> <span class="translit">(meth’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">an oath</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅρκου</span> <span class="translit">(horkou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3727.htm">Strong's 3727: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to give</span><br /><span class="grk">δοῦναι</span> <span class="translit">(dounai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> </span><span class="str2">To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῇ</span> <span class="translit">(autē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 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">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">she asked.</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰτήσηται</span> <span class="translit">(aitēsētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ask, request, petition, demand. 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