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Matthew 14:7

Words and speech

5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
KJV
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
WEB
Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
ASV
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
DARBY
whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
BLB
whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she might ask.
ÅB
Derfor avla han et løfte om å gi henne hva som helst hun ba om.
OTB
at han sverget å gi henne hva hun enn ba om.
B1930
derfor lovte han med ed å gi henne hvad hun vilde be om.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Esther 5:6

    And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

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  • Esther 5:3

    “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”

    Read in context

  • Esther 7:2

    and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

    Read in context