Matthew 16:1
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”
σημεῖον
Sign, miracle, token, wonder. Semeion. Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe. Signs point beyond themselves. The miracle is never the main thing. It points to the One who does it.
πειράζω
testing
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πειράζω
To tempt, to test, to try. Peirazo. He was tempted in every way just as we are yet was without sin. Jesus was tested in every area of human weakness. He understands your struggle.
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προσέρχομαι
having approached
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προσέρχομαι
To come to, to approach, to draw near. Proserchomai. Come to Me all who are weary and burdened. The invitation is always open. Bring what you have and He will give what you need.
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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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Φαρισαῖος
Pharisees
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Φαρισαῖος
a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
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Σαδδουκαῖος
Sadducees,
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Σαδδουκαῖος
a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite
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ἐπιδείκνυμι
to show
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ἐπιδείκνυμι
to exhibit (physically or mentally)
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ἐπερωτάω
they asked
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ἐπερωτάω
to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
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