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He sent his army and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/nlt/matthew/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town. <a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city. <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the king was angry, and having sent his armies, he destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a> But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the king was angry, and he sent his armies and destroyed those murderers and set their city on fire. <a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But the king was enraged, and he sent his armies and destroyed those murderers and set their city on fire. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But the king was enraged and sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and set their city on fire. <a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the king was enraged, and he sent his armies and destroyed those murderers and set their city on fire. <a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king was enraged [when he heard this], and sent his soldiers and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king was enraged, and he sent out his troops, killed those murderers, and burned down their city. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king was enraged, so he sent out his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned down their city. <a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This made the king so furious that he sent an army to kill those murderers and burn down their city. <a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The king became angry. He sent his soldiers, killed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king was very angry; so he sent his soldiers, who killed those murderers and burned down their city. <a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the king became outraged. He sent his troops, and they destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When he heard this, the king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city. <a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The king was furious! He sent his soldiers, and they put those murderers to death and set their city on fire. <a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king was enraged, and sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when the king heard of it, he was wroth: and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the king's anger was stirred, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burnt their city. <a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a> When the king heard that, he was angry, and sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king having heard, was angry, and having sent forth his soldiers, he destroyed those murderers, and their city he set on fire; <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the king was angry, and having sent his armies, he destroyed those murderers and burned their city. <a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And the king having heard, was wroth, and having sent forth his soldiers, he destroyed those murderers, and their city he set on fire; <a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king, having heard, was angry, and having sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when the king heard this, he was angry. And sending out his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and he burned their city. <a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the king heard it he was angry; and he sent out his armies and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when the King heard, he was angry and he sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when that king heard of it, he was angry, and sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. <a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And the king was angry; and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their cities.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the king, when he heard it, was incensed: and sending out his armies, destroyed these murderers, and burnt down their city. <a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when the king was informed of this, he was greatly incensed, and having order'd his forces to march, he put those murderers to death, and laid their city in ashes. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the king's anger was stirred, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burnt their city. <a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And the king was enraged; and, sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And when the king heard <Fr>of it,<FR> he was <Fr>highly<FR> provoked, and sent his troops, and destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/22-7.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=6411" 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/22.htm">The Parable of the Banquet</a> …6The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king</a> <a href="/greek/3710.htm" title="3710: ōrgisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To irritate, provoke, be angry. From orge; to provoke or enrage, i.e. become exasperated.">was enraged,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">he sent</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4753.htm" title="4753: strateumata (N-ANP) -- An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops.">troops</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apōlesen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">to destroy</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinous (DPro-AMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">those</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."></a> <a href="/greek/5406.htm" title="5406: phoneis (N-AMP) -- A murderer. ">murderers</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1714.htm" title="1714: eneprēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To burn, set on fire, suffer inflammation. From en and pretho; to enkindle, i.e. Set on fire.">burn</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.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city.</a> 8Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy.…<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="/luke/19-27.htm">Luke 19:27</a> And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a> For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-24</a> But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ... <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a> Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. <a href="/isaiah/5-24.htm">Isaiah 5:24-25</a> Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. / Therefore the anger of the LORD burns against His people; His hand is raised against them to strike them down. The mountains quake, and the corpses lie like refuse in the streets. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. <a href="/jeremiah/7-20.htm">Jeremiah 7:20</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:8-9</a> in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-6</a> Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. <a href="/ezekiel/5-8.htm">Ezekiel 5:8-9</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. / Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. <a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Revelation 11:18</a> The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9</a> Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. <a href="/jeremiah/21-5.htm">Jeremiah 21:5-7</a> And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. / I will strike down the residents of this city, both man and beast. They will die in a terrible plague.’ / ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’ <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a> Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a> “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.he was.<a href="/matthew/21-40.htm">Matthew 21:40,41</a> When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? … <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.<a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1,2</a> Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee… his.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-49.htm">Deuteronomy 28:49</a> The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;<a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-7</a> O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation… <a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm">Isaiah 13:2-5</a> Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Army</a> <a href="/matthew/13-40.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/matthew/13-40.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/matthew/21-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">Enraged</a> <a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/matthew/22-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-31.htm">Murderers</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/22-24.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/2-22.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Enraged</a> <a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/4-46.htm">King's</a> <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Murderers</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/matthew/23-26.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-17.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div>1. <a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a> 41. <a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</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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In biblical context, God's wrath is often depicted as a response to sin and rebellion. The king's anger parallels God's response to Israel's rejection of His prophets and ultimately His Son. This anger is not impulsive but a just response to persistent disobedience.and he sent his troops The sending of troops signifies divine judgment. In historical context, this can be seen as a reference to the Roman armies that destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD. Theologically, it represents God's use of earthly powers to execute His judgment. This action underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's call and the consequences that follow.to destroy those murderers The term "murderers" highlights the gravity of the offense. In the parable, those who rejected the king's invitation are equated with murderers, emphasizing the severity of their sin. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of Israel's history of persecuting prophets and, ultimately, the crucifixion of Jesus. It serves as a warning of the consequences of rejecting God's messengers.and burn their city The burning of the city symbolizes complete destruction and judgment. Historically, this aligns with the destruction of Jerusalem, which was both a literal and symbolic act of divine retribution. In a broader biblical sense, it reflects the fate of those who reject God's kingdom. The imagery of fire is often associated with judgment and purification in scripture, pointing to the ultimate consequences of rejecting God's offer of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> Represents God the Father in the parable of the wedding banquet. His actions reflect divine judgment and justice. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_troops.htm">The Troops</a> Symbolize the agents of God's judgment, possibly referring to historical events like the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_murderers.htm">The Murderers</a> Those who rejected the king's invitation, representing the Jewish leaders and people who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Likely refers to Jerusalem, which faced destruction due to its rejection of Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_banquet.htm">The Wedding Banquet</a> A metaphor for the Kingdom of Heaven and the invitation to partake in God's salvation through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> God's judgment is righteous and just. The destruction of the city serves as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's invitation. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_acceptance.htm">Urgency of Acceptance</a> The parable emphasizes the importance of accepting God's invitation to salvation without delay. <a href="/topical/h/historical_fulfillment.htm">Historical Fulfillment</a> The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 serves as a historical example of the fulfillment of Jesus' prophetic words. <a href="/topical/i/invitation_to_all.htm">Invitation to All</a> While the initial invitees rejected the call, the invitation to the wedding banquet is extended to all, symbolizing the inclusion of the Gentiles. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_response.htm">Responsibility of Response</a> Each person is responsible for their response to God's invitation, and there are eternal consequences for rejection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a> <a href="/q/how_is_zerubbabel_a_signet_ring.htm">How is Zerubbabel symbolized as a signet ring?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a> <a href="/q/2_kings_7_1__famine_to_feast_in_24_hours.htm">2 Kings 7:1 -- How can a city under severe famine suddenly have an abundance of food within 24 hours?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) He sent forth his armies.--As in other parables that shadow forth the judgment of the Son of Man, the words find an approximate fulfilment, first, in the destruction of Jerusalem, and afterwards, in all times of trouble that fall upon nations and churches as the punishment of unbelief and its consequent unrighteousness. The word "armies" suggests in its modern use, action on a larger scale than that indicated by the Greek. Better, troops.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - When the king heard thereof. The text varies here. Some manuscripts have "that king," to whom the rejection of his messengers was a personal insult (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">2 Samuel 10:4</a>, etc.). The Sinaitic, Vatican, and other authorities omit ἀκούσας, "heard thereof," and it may well be a gloss from the human view that the king, not being personally present, must have been informed of the incidents. At the same time, the King, regarded as God, needs no report to acquaint him with what is going on. He was wroth. The injury was done to him, and he resents it (comp. <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Luke 10:16</a>; <a href="/john/12-48.htm">John 12:48</a>). His armies. The Romans, under Vespasian and Titus, the unconscious instruments of his vengeance. So the Assyrians are called "the rod of God's anger" (<a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/13-5.htm">Isaiah 13:5</a>; comp. <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Jeremiah 51:20</a>). Some regard the "armies" as angels, the ministers of God's punishment, especially in war, famine, and pestilence, the three scourges which accomplished the ruin of the Jews. Probably both angels and men are included in the term. Destroyed... burned up their city. No longer his city, but theirs, the murderers' city, Jerusalem. So a little later foretelling the same fate, Jesus speaks of "your house" (<a href="/matthew/23-38.htm">Matthew 23:38</a>). The Romans, in fact, some forty years after, put to the sword the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and burned the city to ashes. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The 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. king βασιλεὺς (basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. was enraged. ὠργίσθη (ōrgisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3710.htm">Strong's 3710: </a> To irritate, provoke, be angry. From orge; to provoke or enrage, i.e. become exasperated. He sent πέμψας (pempsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. troops στρατεύματα (strateumata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops. to destroy ἀπώλεσεν (apōlesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. those ἐκείνους (ekeinous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. murderers φονεῖς (phoneis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5406.htm">Strong's 5406: </a> A murderer. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. burn ἐνέπρησεν (eneprēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1714.htm">Strong's 1714: </a> To burn, set on fire, suffer inflammation. From en and pretho; to enkindle, i.e. Set on fire. their 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. city. πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. 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