Matthew 11:23
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
μέχρι
until
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μέχρι
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas G891 (ἄχρι) refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
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γίνομαι
happened
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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ὑψόω
will be exalted?
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ὑψόω
To exalt, to lift up, to elevate. Hupsoo. Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. The path up is always down first.
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οὐρανός
heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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μένω
it remained
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μένω
To abide, to remain, to stay. Meno. Abide in Me and I in you. Abiding is not a feeling. It is a choice. Stay connected to the vine and fruit is inevitable.
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σήμερον
day.
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σήμερον
on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
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Καπερναούμ
Capernaum,
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Καπερναούμ
Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
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Σόδομα
Sodom
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Σόδομα
Sodoma (i.e. Sedom), a place in Palestine
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καταβαίνω
will go down!
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καταβαίνω
to descend (literally or figuratively)
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εἰ
if
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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