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Even though Jesus had just given a severe judgment against Israel (Matthew 23:29–36), he truly wanted them to repent and accept God's grace.
as a hen: This is an image of protective care (see also Deuteronomy 32:11; Ruth 2:12; Psalms 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 61:4; 91:4).
Jewish Leaders The Pharisees Jerusalem Persecution The Righteous Suffer The Suffering Prophet
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Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birds Domestic Fowl, Poultry Gospel of Matthew Hen Jesus Christ, Teachings of Persecution Prophecy Son of Man Tradition
Topics
Backsliders: Promises To Birds: Clean: Cock and Hen Chickens: General Scriptures Concerning Contingencies in Divine Government of Man God: Longsuffering of Hen: Figurative Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jerusalem: Christ: Lamented Over Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Compassion of Jesus, the Christ: Laments Over Jerusalem (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Judgments Upon the Jews National Sins: Cause the Withdrawal of Privileges Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Prophets: God Avenged all Injuries Done To Prophets: Martyrs Prophets: The Jews: Often Put Them to Death Religious Zeal: Exemplified Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Spiteful People The Jews: Compassion of Christ For The Jews: Punished For: Killing the Prophets The Patience of God: Jerusalem