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Indeed you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but the signs of the times you are not able! <a href="/kjv/matthew/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/16.htm">New King James Version</a> and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And in the morning, ‘There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but are you unable to discern the signs of the times? <a href="/nasb/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And in the morning, &#8216There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.&#8217 Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? <a href="/nasb77/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And in the morning, ‘There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? <a href="/lsb/matthew/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in the morning, ‘There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? <a href="/amp/matthew/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and has a threatening look.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but cannot interpret the signs of the times? <a href="/csb/matthew/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And in the morning, ‘Today will be stormy because the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to read the appearance of the sky, but you can’t read the signs of the times. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And in the morning, Today will be stormy because the sky is red and threatening.&#8217 You know how to read the appearance of the sky, but you can&#8217t read the signs of the times. <a href="/asv/matthew/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day: for the heaven is red and lowering. Ye know how to discern the face of the heaven; but ye cannot discern the signs of the times. <a href="/cev/matthew/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if the sky is red and gloomy in the morning, you say it is going to rain. You can tell what the weather will be like by looking at the sky. But you don't understand what is happening now. <a href="/erv/matthew/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in the morning, It will be foul weather today: for the heaven is red and lowring. Ye know how to discern the face of the heaven; but ye cannot discern the signs of the times. <a href="/gwt/matthew/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> And in the morning you say that there will be a storm today because the sky is red and overcast. You can forecast the weather by judging the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. <a href="/gnt/matthew/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> And early in the morning you say, 'It is going to rain, because the sky is red and dark.' You can predict the weather by looking at the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs concerning these times! <a href="/isv/matthew/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Red sky in the morning, cloudy and storming.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, yet you can't interpret the signs of the times? <a href="/msb/matthew/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and in the morning, ?Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.? You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. <a href="/net/matthew/16.htm">NET Bible</a> and in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.' You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times. <a href="/nheb/matthew/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. <a href="/wbt/matthew/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and in the morning, 'It will be rough weather to-day, for the sky is red and murky.' You learn how to distinguish the aspect of the heavens, but the signs of the times you cannot. <a href="/web/matthew/16.htm">World English Bible</a> In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can’t discern the signs of the times! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and at morning, Foul weather today, for the sky is red—gloomy; hypocrites, you indeed know to discern the face of the sky, but the signs of the times you are not able! <a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and in the morning, 'Today a storm, for the sky is red, being overcast.' Indeed you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but the signs of the times you are not able! <a href="/ylt/matthew/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and at morning, Foul weather to-day, for the heaven is red -- gloomy; hypocrites, the face of the heavens indeed ye do know to discern, but the signs of the times ye are not able! <a href="/slt/matthew/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the morning, Today, wintry weather: for heaven, being sad, is fiery red. Hypocrites, truly ye know to decide the face of heaven, but the signs of the times ye cannot.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in the morning: To day there will be a storm, for the sky is red and lowering. You know then how to discern the face of the sky: and can you not know the signs of the times? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and in the morning, ‘Today there will be a storm, for the sky is red and gloomy.’ So then, you know how to judge the appearance of the sky, but you are unable to know the signs of the times? <a href="/nabre/matthew/16.htm">New American Bible</a> and, in the morning, ‘Today will be stormy, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to judge the appearance of the sky, but you cannot judge the signs of the times.] <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in the morning you say, It is a winter day, for the sky is red and cloudy. O hypocrites, you know how to judge the face of the sky, but the signs of the present time you are not able to distinguish. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And in the morning you say, 'There will be a storm today, for the sky is gloomily red.' Respecters of persons! You know how to observe the appearance of the sky; do you not know how to distinguish the signs of this time?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And in the morning, A storm today; for the sky is red and lowering. Hypocrites! you know how to judge of the face of the sky; but you can not judge of the signs of the times. <a href="/godbey/matthew/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and in the morning, It will be stormy to-day: for the lowering sky is red: ye hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the sky: but are you not able to discern the signs of the times?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And in the morning, It will be tempestuous to-day, for the sky is gloomy and fiery red. Ye hypocrites, do ye know how to discern the appearance of the sky, and are ye unable to discern the signs of the times? <a href="/mace/matthew/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and in the morning, a foul day: when the sky is of a dusky red, hypocrites, can ye judge of the appearance of the sky, and yet not discern the signs of these times? <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and in the morning, 'It will be rough weather to-day, for the sky is red and murky.' You learn how to distinguish the aspect of the heavens, but the signs of the times you cannot. <a href="/worrell/matthew/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and in the morning, 'Today, a tempest; for red is the overcast heaven.' The face of the heaven, indeed, ye know how to discern, but the signs of the times ye can not discern.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and in the morning, <Fr>It will be<FR> foul weather to-day, for the sky is red and lowring. <Fr>Ye<FR> hypocrites, can ye distinguish the appearance of the sky, and not <Fr>discern<FR> the signs of <Fr>these<FR> times?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/16-3.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=4553" 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/16.htm">The Demand for a Sign</a> …2But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4404.htm" title="4404: prōi (Adv) -- Early in the morning, at dawn. Adverb from pro; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch.">in the morning,</a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: Sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">‘Today</a> <a href="/greek/5494.htm" title="5494: cheimōn (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of cheo, meaning a storm; by implication, the rainy season, i.e. Winter.">it will be stormy,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</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/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranos (N-NMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">sky</a> <a href="/greek/4449.htm" title="4449: pyrrazei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be red, fire-colored. From purrhos; to redden.">is red</a> <a href="/greek/4768.htm" title="4768: stygnazōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To be gloomy, have a somber countenance, be shocked. From the same as stugnetos; to render gloomy, i.e. glower.">and overcast.’</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskete (V-PIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">You know how</a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diakrinein (V-PNA) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">to interpret</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">appearance</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">sky,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible."></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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairōn (N-GMP) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">times.</a> 4A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.…<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/12-54.htm">Luke 12:54-56</a> Then Jesus said to the crowds, “As soon as you see a cloud rising in the west, you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and that is what happens. / And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is. / You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Matthew 12:38-40</a> Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Mark 8:11-13</a> Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven. / Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” / And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-3</a> Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a> Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <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. ... <a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Matthew 24:32-33</a> Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. / So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Hebrews 5:12-14</a> Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. / But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. <a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Isaiah 1:3</a> The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Jeremiah 8:7</a> Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. <a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a> My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. <a href="/amos/8-11.htm">Amos 8:11-12</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. / People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. <a href="/ezekiel/12-1.htm">Ezekiel 12:1-2</a> Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O you hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the times?O ye.<a href="/matthew/7-5.htm">Matthew 7:5</a> Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.<a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">Matthew 15:7</a> Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,<a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Matthew 22:18</a> But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?the signs.<a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.<a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a> The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a> And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-6.htm">Aspect</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Distinguish</a> <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Face</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Foul</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">Hypocrites</a> <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Lowering</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Red</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-4.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Stormy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Threatening</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Times</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Today</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Weather</a> <a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Will</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/17-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/luke/12-56.htm">Aspect</a> <a href="/luke/12-56.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Distinguish</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Face</a> <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Foul</a> <a href="/matthew/16-17.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Hypocrites</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Lowering</a> <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Red</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Stormy</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Threatening</a> <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Times</a> <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Today</a> <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/job/37-22.htm">Weather</a> <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Will</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 16</div>1. <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">The Pharisees require a sign.</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/16-5.htm">Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">The people's opinion of Jesus,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">and Peter's confession of him.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Jesus foretells his death;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.</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 red sky in the morning often indicated an incoming storm, a practice still recognized today. This reflects the practical wisdom and observational skills of the people during biblical times, who relied on natural signs for daily life decisions. The ability to interpret weather was crucial for agricultural societies dependent on favorable conditions for their crops.You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, Here, Jesus acknowledges the people's ability to discern natural phenomena. This skill is contrasted with their inability to discern spiritual truths. The emphasis is on the irony that while they can predict the weather, they fail to recognize the spiritual signs and the significance of Jesus' ministry. This critique is directed at the religious leaders who were expected to guide the people spiritually but were blind to the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Messiah.but not the signs of the times. The "signs of the times" refer to the prophetic indicators of the Messiah's arrival and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Jesus criticizes the religious leaders for their spiritual blindness and inability to recognize the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in His works and teachings. This phrase underscores the importance of spiritual discernment and awareness of God's activity in the world. It also serves as a warning to be attentive to God's revelation and not to miss His work due to preconceived notions or spiritual complacency.<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 addressing the Pharisees and Sadducees, challenging their ability to discern spiritual truths. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_sadducees.htm">Pharisees and Sadducees</a> Religious leaders of the time who often opposed Jesus. They were known for their strict adherence to the law (Pharisees) and their denial of certain spiritual truths like the resurrection (Sadducees). 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sky.htm">The Sky</a> Used metaphorically by Jesus to illustrate the ability to interpret natural signs while failing to understand spiritual signs. 4. <a href="/topical/s/signs_of_the_times.htm">Signs of the Times</a> Refers to the spiritual and prophetic indicators of Jesus' messianic role and the coming of God's kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> The region where Jesus often taught and performed miracles, providing a backdrop for many of His teachings, including this one.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Just as we interpret natural signs, we must cultivate the ability to discern spiritual truths and the workings of God in our lives. <a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_god's_work.htm">Awareness of God's Work</a> Recognize and respond to the ways God is moving in the world today, aligning our lives with His purposes. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_hypocrisy.htm">Avoiding Hypocrisy</a> Like the Pharisees and Sadducees, we must guard against knowing religious facts without understanding their spiritual significance. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_christ's_return.htm">Preparedness for Christ's Return</a> Be vigilant and prepared for the return of Christ by living a life that reflects His teachings and values. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_wisdom.htm">Seeking Wisdom</a> Pray for wisdom and understanding to interpret the signs of the times, just as the men of Issachar did.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - It will be foul weather today more tersely in the Greek, Today a storm! Such prognostications are found among all peoples. Many examples are collected by Wetstein. Lowring (στυγνάζων); a word applied to the expression of the countenance ("his countenance fell," <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Mark 10:22</a>), and therefore applicable, by prosopopceia, to the look of the sky. Fillion quotes Aulus Gellius, 13:29, "Non solum in hominum corporibus, sed etiam in rerum cujusquemodi aliarum facies dicitur. Nam montis et coeli et maris facies, si tompestive dicatur, probe dicitur." O ye hypocrites (ὑποκριταί). The word is omitted by some uncial manuscripts, the Vulgate, etc., and many modern editors. If it is genuine, we must consider that Christ thus calls them, because their pretence of being satisfied with sufficient proof of Christ's claims was a mere fiction, as they were obstinately determined never to acknowledge him. It would be casting pearls before swine to give further external proofs to people without sympathy and not open to conviction. The signs of the times (τῶν καιρῶν). Critical times, the age foretold for the appearance of the Messiah. These signs, which all who were candid and unbiassed might read, were such as the following: the sceptre had departed from Judah, and the lawgiver from between his feet; the fourth great empire was established; the prophetic weeks of Daniel were at their close; the Baptist had come in the spirit and power of Elias; all the world was expecting the advent of some great personage; the best and holiest Jews were looking for the Redeemer; Christ's own miracles and teaching proved his Divinity and the fulfilment of many obscure prophecies; these and such like signs were set for all to see and ponder, and the Lord, as he marked the obstinate unbelief of his countrymen, might well be grieved, and "sigh deeply in his spirit" (<a href="/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/16-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in the morning, πρωΐ (prōi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4404.htm">Strong's 4404: </a> Early in the morning, at dawn. Adverb from pro; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch. ‘Today Σήμερον (Sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. [it will be] stormy, χειμών (cheimōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5494.htm">Strong's 5494: </a> From a derivative of cheo, meaning a storm; by implication, the rainy season, i.e. Winter. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. 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. sky οὐρανός (ouranos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. is red πυρράζει (pyrrazei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4449.htm">Strong's 4449: </a> To be red, fire-colored. From purrhos; to redden. [and] overcast.’ στυγνάζων (stygnazōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4768.htm">Strong's 4768: </a> To be gloomy, have a somber countenance, be shocked. From the same as stugnetos; to render gloomy, i.e. glower. You know [how] γινώσκετε (ginōskete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. to interpret διακρίνειν (diakrinein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. appearance πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. sky, οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. times! καιρῶν (kairōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. 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