Matthew 23:37

Lament over Jerusalem · Matthew 23:37–39
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Translations

Modern
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Traditional
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Literal
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those sent to her! How often I willed to gather together your children, the way that a hen gathers together her chicks under the wings, and you were not willing!
Latin
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, quæ occidis prophetas, et lapidas eos, qui ad te missi sunt, quoties volui congregare filios tuos, quemadmodum gallina congregat pullos suos sub alas, et noluisti?

Original

Greek
English
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Notes

Events

Parallels

Luke 13:31–35

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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