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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/23.htm">New International Version</a> For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, &#8216Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, ‘Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord !’” <a href="/esv/matthew/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” <a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” <a href="/blb/matthew/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I say to you, you shall not see Me from now until you say, 'Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/kjv/matthew/23.htm">King James Bible</a> For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/23.htm">New King James Version</a> for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ ” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, ‘BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!’” <a href="/nasb/matthew/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, &#8216BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For I say to you, from now on you shall not see Me until you say, ‘BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!’” <a href="/lsb/matthew/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, ‘BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!’” <a href="/amp/matthew/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For I say to you, you will not see Me again [ministering to you publicly] until you say, ‘BLESSED [to be celebrated with praise] IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!’” <a href="/csb/matthew/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord ’! ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For I tell you, you will never see Me again until you say, He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One&#8217!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. <a href="/cev/matthew/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You won't see me again until you say, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord." <a href="/erv/matthew/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. <a href="/gwt/matthew/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee that you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!'" <a href="/gnt/matthew/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> From now on, I tell you, you will never see me again until you say, 'God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/isv/matthew/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'How blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!'" <a href="/msb/matthew/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ?Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.?? <a href="/net/matthew/23.htm">NET Bible</a> For I tell you, you will not see me from now until you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!'" <a href="/nheb/matthew/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For I tell you, you will not see me from now on, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/wbt/matthew/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For I say to you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. <a href="/wey/matthew/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I tell you that you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessed be He who comes in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/web/matthew/23.htm">World English Bible</a> For I tell you, you will not see me from now on, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for I say to you, you may not see Me from now on, until you may say, Blessed [is] He who is coming in the Name of the LORD.” <a href="/blb/matthew/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I say to you, you shall not see Me from now until you say, 'Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/ylt/matthew/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for I say to you, ye may not see me henceforth, till ye may say, Blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord.' <a href="/slt/matthew/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For I say to you, Ye should not see me from henceforth, till ye should say, Praised be he coming in the name of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I say to you, you shall not see me henceforth till you say: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I say to you, you shall not see me again, until you say: ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ” <a href="/nabre/matthew/23.htm">New American Bible</a> I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I say to you, from now you will not see me until you say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For I say to you that you will not see me from now on, until you will say, 'Blessed is he who has come in the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH.'” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For I say to you, That you shall not see me henceforth, till you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. <a href="/godbey/matthew/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For I say unto you, that ye can see me no more until you can say; Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For I tell you, Ye shall henceforth no more see me, until ye say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for I tell you, after a while, ye shall not see me again, till ye shall cry out, "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." <a href="/wey/matthew/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I tell you that you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessed be He who comes in the name of the Lord.'" <a href="/worrell/matthew/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For I say to you, ye shall in no wise see Me henceforth, till ye shall say, 'Blessed is He That cometh in the name of the Lord!'"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for I tell you, ye shall not see me after this, till ye shall say, Blessed <Fr>is<FR> He that cometh in the name of the Lord.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/23-39.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=7038" 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/23.htm">Lament over Jerusalem</a> …38Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idēte (V-ASA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">you will not see</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">again</a> <a href="/greek/737.htm" title="737: arti (Adv) -- Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now."></a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipēte (V-ASA-2P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">you say,</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: Eulogēmenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">‘Blessed is</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.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To come, go. ">comes</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</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.">the name</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord.’”</a> <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="/psalms/118-26.htm">Psalm 118:26</a> Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Luke 13:35</a> Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a> “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a> He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a> And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Hosea 5:15</a> Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</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. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For I say to you, You shall not see me from now on, till you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.Ye shall not.<a href="/hosea/3-4.htm">Hosea 3:4</a> For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim:<a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Luke 2:26-30</a> And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ… <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Luke 10:22,23</a> All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him… Blessed.<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.<a href="/psalms/118-26.htm">Psalm 118:26</a> Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Isaiah 40:9-11</a> O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/matthew/23-30.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-46.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-46.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-29.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 23</div>1. <a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">His disciples must beware of their ambition.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness,</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem.</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/23.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/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For I tell you This phrase indicates a solemn declaration by Jesus, emphasizing the importance and certainty of what He is about to say. It reflects His authority as a teacher and prophet, often used to introduce significant teachings or prophecies.that you will not see Me again Jesus is addressing the people of Jerusalem, specifically the religious leaders who have rejected Him. This statement foreshadows His impending departure, both in terms of His crucifixion and His ascension. It implies a period of absence where they will not experience His physical presence or ministry.until you say This phrase suggests a future change in attitude or recognition. It implies that there will come a time when those who have rejected Jesus will acknowledge Him in a new way. It points to a future event or realization that will lead to a different response from the people.‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” This is a direct quote from <a href="/psalms/118-26.htm">Psalm 118:26</a>, a messianic psalm that was traditionally sung during the Passover. It was also shouted by the crowds during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a>). The phrase signifies recognition of the Messiah and acceptance of His divine mission. It points to a future fulfillment when Jesus will be acknowledged as the Messiah by the Jewish people, often interpreted as a reference to His second coming.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, addressing the people of Jerusalem and the religious leaders. He is the central figure in the New Testament, the Messiah, and the Son of God. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city to which Jesus is speaking. It holds significant religious importance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 3. <a href="/topical/r/religious_leaders.htm">Religious Leaders</a> The Pharisees and scribes whom Jesus addresses in <a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm">Matthew 23</a>. They are criticized for their hypocrisy and failure to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_coming_of_the_lord.htm">The Coming of the Lord</a> Refers to the future recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, which will occur when the people of Jerusalem acknowledge Him with the words, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." 5. <a href="/topical/p/psalm_118_-26.htm">Psalm 118:26</a> The Old Testament reference Jesus quotes, which is a messianic psalm often associated with the coming of the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus_as_messiah.htm">Recognition of Jesus as Messiah</a> This verse underscores the necessity of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah for true spiritual sight and understanding. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus' words point to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the continuity and reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_acceptance.htm">Repentance and Acceptance</a> The call to say, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord," is an invitation to repentance and acceptance of Jesus' lordship. <a href="/topical/h/hope_for_future_restoration.htm">Hope for Future Restoration</a> Despite the current rejection, there is hope for future restoration and acceptance of Jesus by the Jewish people. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> This passage reminds believers of the urgency to share the Gospel, as recognition of Jesus is essential for salvation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 23</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fomo.htm">Who is blessed for coming in the Lord's name?</a> <a href="/q/does_sin_habit_affect_salvation.htm">What does 'humble themselves will be exalted' mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_blessed_in_the_lord's_name.htm">Who is blessed for coming in the Lord's name?</a> <a href="/q/why_call_jesus_'son_of_david'_in_matt_21_9.htm">Why do the crowds in Matthew 21:9 publicly proclaim Jesus as the 'Son of David' if secular records are silent about this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) Till ye shall say.--There is obviously a reference to the fact that the words quoted from <a href="/psalms/118-26.htm" title="Blessed be he that comes in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.">Psalm 118:26</a>, had been uttered by the crowd but a few days before on His solemn entry into Jerusalem. Not till those words should be uttered once again--not in a momentary burst of excitement, not with feigned Hosannas, but in spirit and in truth--would they look on Him as they looked now. There can be little doubt that our Lord points to the second Advent, and to the welcome that will then be given Him by all the true Israel of God. For that generation, and for the outward Israel as such, the abandonment was final.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - Ye shall not see me henceforth. Christ explains the denunciation just given. In a few days he will be separated from them by death and burial; and, though he appeared to certain chosen witnesses after his resurrection, he was seen no more by the people (<a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Acts 10:41</a>); their house was deserted. Some take the word "see" in the sense of know, recognize; but it seems rather weak to say, "Ye shall not know me till ye acknowledge me as Messiah," as the knowing and acknowledging are practically identical or simultaneous. Till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord! The words which had greeted his triumphal entry a few days before (<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a>). The clause, "till ye shall say," does not shut the door of hope forever; it looks forward to a happier prospect. The time intended is that when Israel shall repent of its rejection of the Messiah, and in bitter contrition look on him whom it pierced, owning and receiving Jesus with glad "Hosannahs!" Then shall they behold him coming in power and glory, and shall regain their old position as beloved of God (see <a href="/hosea/3-4.htm">Hosea 3:4, 5</a>; <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a>). Then "all Israel shall be saved" (<a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a>). Thus this terrible chapter, so dark and menacing, closes with a glow of hope and a promise, indefinite but certain, of final restoration. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/23-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you [that] ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. you will not see ἴδητε (idēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <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. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. again ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. until ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. you say, εἴπητε (eipēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Blessed [is] Εὐλογημένος (Eulogēmenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. He who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. comes ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of [the] Lord.’” Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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