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Matthew 14:5-7
New English Translation
Matthew 14:5-7
New English Translation
5 Although[a] Herod[b] wanted to kill John,[c] he feared the crowd because they accepted John as a prophet. 6 But on Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod, 7 so much that he promised[d] with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
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- Matthew 14:5 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.
- Matthew 14:5 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Herod) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Matthew 14:5 tn Grk “him” (also in the following phrase, Grk “accepted him”); in both cases the referent (John) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Matthew 14:7 tn The Greek text reads here ὁμολογέω (homologeō); though normally translated “acknowledge, confess,” BDAG (708 s.v. 1) lists “assure, promise” for certain contexts such as here.
Matthew 14:5-7
New International Version
Matthew 14:5-7
New International Version
5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(A)
6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
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