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Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen. <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up with the men of this generation at the judgment and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The Queen of the South will rise up with the men of this generation at the judgment and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The Queen of the South shall rise up with the men of this generation at the judgment and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Queen of the South (the kingdom of Sheba) will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and look, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and look—something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and look—something greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the judgment comes, the Queen of the South will stand there with you and condemn you. She traveled a long way to hear Solomon's wisdom, and yet here is something far greater than Solomon. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The queen from the south will stand up at the time of judgment with the men who live today. She will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom. But look, someone greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> On the Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse the people of today, because she traveled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon's wise teaching; and there is something here, I tell you, greater than Solomon. <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> The queen of the south will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look, something greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon--and now, something greater than Solomon is here! <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the people of this generation, and will condemn them: for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look, one greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth, to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Queen of the South will awake at the Judgement together with the men of the present generation, and will condemn them; because she came from the extremity of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; but mark! One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, [One] greater than Solomon [is] here! <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'A queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and lo, greater than Solomon here! <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The queen of the south shall be raised up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, more than Solomon here.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold more than Solomon here. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The queen of the South will rise up, at the judgment, with the men of this generation, and she will condemn them. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, more than Solomon is here. <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> At the judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and see, something greater than Solomon is here!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The queen of the south will rise up in judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them; for she came from the far ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The Queen of The South shall stand in judgment with the people of this generation, and she shall condemn them, for she came from the far side of the land that she might hear the wisdom of Solomon and behold, he who is greater than Solomon is here.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them; for she came from the most distant parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and lo, something greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The queen of the south will rise in judgment with this generation, and condemn them; because she came from the uttermost parts of the earth, to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment against the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the queen of the south shall rise up in the day of judgment against this generation, and condemn it: for she came from the remote parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; but now, a greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Queen of the South will awake at the Judgement together with the men of the present generation, and will condemn them; because she came from the extremity of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; but mark! One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and will condemn them; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, something more than Solomon is here.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>The queen of the south shall rise up in the <Fr>day of<FR> judgement against the men of this generation and condemn them: for she came from the remote parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a greater than Solomon <Fr>is<FR> here.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-31.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4722" 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/luke/11.htm">The Sign of Jonah</a> …30For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation. 31<a href="/greek/938.htm" title="938: Basilissa (N-NFS) -- A queen. Feminine from basileuo; a queen.">The Queen</a> <a href="/greek/3558.htm" title="3558: notou (N-GMS) -- The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.">of the South</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">will rise</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.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/2920.htm" title="2920: krisei (N-DFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">judgment</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (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/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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andrōn (N-GMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">of this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-GFS) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2632.htm" title="2632: katakrinei (V-FIA-3S) -- To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.">condemn</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them;</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">she came</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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/4009.htm" title="4009: peratōn (N-GNP) -- (a) a boundary, limit, extremity, (b) an end, conclusion. From the same as peran; an extremity.">ends</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophian (N-AFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōnos (N-GMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">of Solomon,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">now</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleion (Adj-NNS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">One greater</a> <a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōnos (N-GMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">than Solomon</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">is here.</a> 32The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.…<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="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ... <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/jonah/3-5.htm">Jonah 3:5-10</a> And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. / Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let no man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink. ... <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Matthew 12:41</a> The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. <a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-36</a> Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ... <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20-22</a> For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. / For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a> O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all. <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.” <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42-43</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. / For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a> And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. / But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.queen.<a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1,2</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions… <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.<a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.rise.<a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.<a href="/jeremiah/3-11.htm">Jeremiah 3:11</a> And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.<a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Romans 2:27</a> And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?a greater.<a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Luke 3:22</a> And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.<a href="/luke/9-35.htm">Luke 9:35</a> And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/9-32.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/luke/7-43.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/luke/11-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/luke/11-30.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/10-14.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/luke/10-14.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/luke/10-14.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/luke/11-30.htm">Present</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Something</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">South</a> <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Utmost</a> <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/15-18.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/12-27.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/john/10-23.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Something</a> <a href="/luke/12-55.htm">South</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Utmost</a> <a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</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 "Queen of the South" refers to the Queen of Sheba, a historical figure mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a>. Sheba is believed to be located in present-day Yemen, a region known for its wealth and trade. Her visit to Solomon highlights her recognition of his God-given wisdom. In the context of judgment, her actions serve as a rebuke to the people of Jesus' time, who failed to recognize the wisdom and authority of Jesus, despite His greater revelation. The phrase "rise at the judgment" indicates a future eschatological event where all will be held accountable. The Queen's condemnation of "this generation" underscores the seriousness of rejecting divine wisdom and revelation.for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, The phrase "ends of the earth" emphasizes the great distance and effort the Queen of Sheba undertook to seek Solomon's wisdom. This journey signifies her earnest desire for truth and understanding, contrasting with the indifference or hostility of Jesus' contemporaries. Solomon's wisdom, a gift from God (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>), was renowned and attracted many, yet it was a mere shadow of the wisdom embodied in Christ. The Queen's actions exemplify the pursuit of divine wisdom, a theme echoed in Proverbs and <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where seeking wisdom is commended.and now One greater than Solomon is here. This statement asserts the superiority of Jesus over Solomon, who was considered the wisest king of Israel. Jesus, as the incarnate Word of God (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), embodies divine wisdom and authority far surpassing that of Solomon. This claim challenges the audience to recognize Jesus' identity as the Messiah and the Son of God. The comparison to Solomon also highlights Jesus' role as the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament types and prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>, where the coming Messiah is described as the "Wonderful Counselor." The presence of "One greater than Solomon" calls for a response of faith and repentance, as Jesus' teachings and miracles testify to His divine nature and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_queen_of_the_south.htm">The Queen of the South</a> This refers to the Queen of Sheba, who visited King Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. Her journey is recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10</a> and <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9</a>. She is a symbol of someone who seeks truth and wisdom earnestly. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David, known for his unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His wisdom was a gift from God, and he is a central figure in the Old Testament. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_judgment.htm">The Judgment</a> This refers to the final judgment when all people will be held accountable for their response to God's revelation. The Queen of the South will stand as a witness against those who rejected Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/this_generation.htm">This Generation</a> In the context of <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Luke 11</a>, "this generation" refers to the people of Jesus' time who were witnessing His miracles and teachings but remained skeptical and unrepentant. 5. <a href="/topical/o/one_greater_than_solomon.htm">One Greater than Solomon</a> This is a reference to Jesus Christ, who embodies divine wisdom and authority far surpassing that of Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a> The Queen of the South exemplifies the earnest pursuit of wisdom. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom diligently, recognizing that true wisdom is found in Christ. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_revelation.htm">Accountability to Revelation</a> Jesus' reference to the Queen of the South serves as a warning about the responsibility to respond to God's revelation. Those who have access to the truth of the Gospel are accountable for their response. <a href="/topical/t/the_supremacy_of_christ.htm">The Supremacy of Christ</a> Jesus is greater than Solomon, not only in wisdom but in His role as the Savior. Believers should prioritize their relationship with Christ above all earthly wisdom and achievements. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_witness.htm">Judgment and Witness</a> The mention of the Queen of the South at the judgment highlights the reality of accountability. Believers should live with an awareness of the coming judgment and strive to be faithful witnesses.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_queen's_divine_wisdom.htm">In Luke 11:31, is there credible historical evidence affirming that the Queen of the South recognized a divine wisdom comparable to, or foreshadowing, that of Jesus? </a> <a href="/q/who's_the_bible's_queen_of_the_south.htm">Who is the Queen of the South in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a> <a href="/q/what_events_are_described_in_1_kings.htm">What events are described in 1 Kings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. The Queen of Sheba, her visit to King Solomon, and its subsequent results made a lasting impression throughout the East; probably the immediate consequence was that a great commerce was opened up between Yemen, of which she was queen, and other parts of Arabia and the far East. The Talmud and Koran, for instance, have various legends respecting this Eastern queen who was so dazzled and impressed by the magnificent Israelitic sovereign. Such a simile would be singularly attractive to the common folk who were then, we know (from ver. 29), crowding round Jesus. King Solomon's wisdom charmed and attracted from far countries the famous queen. Lo! One wiser than Solomon was in their midst: can we not hear from the honest, plain folk around him a murmur of assent here? Hadn't they been just listening to his wise words when the Pharisees tried to prejudice them against him? Hadn't they burst out, in the person of the woman of vers. 27, 28, with an irrepressible sign of admiration? Lo! the great Arabian queen, when at the day of judgment she arose, would condemn Israel for their blind folly. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Queen Βασίλισσα (Basilissa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_938.htm">Strong's 938: </a> A queen. Feminine from basileuo; a queen. of [the] South νότου (notou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3558.htm">Strong's 3558: </a> The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself. will rise ἐγερθήσεται (egerthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. at 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 τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. judgment κρίσει (krisei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. 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. men ἀνδρῶν (andrōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. of this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. generation γενεᾶς (geneas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. condemn κατακρινεῖ (katakrinei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence. them; αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. she came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. ends περάτων (peratōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4009.htm">Strong's 4009: </a> (a) a boundary, limit, extremity, (b) an end, conclusion. From the same as peran; an extremity. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. wisdom σοφίαν (sophian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. of Solomon, Σολομῶνος (Solomōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [One] greater πλεῖον (pleion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. than Solomon Σολομῶνος (Solomōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David. [is] here. ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/11-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 11:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 11:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/11-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 11:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 11:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>