Matthew 22:4
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.”
πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
δοῦλος
servants
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δοῦλος
Slave, servant, bondservant. Doulos. Paul a servant of Jesus Christ. The highest title Paul claimed was slave of Christ. Belonging completely to Jesus is the greatest freedom.
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θύω
killed,
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θύω
properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose)
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καλέω
invited;
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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πάλιν
Again
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πάλιν
Again, once more, anew. Palin. Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say rejoice. Some commands are worth repeating. Joy is always appropriate for those who know God.
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λέγω
saying;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ἑτοιμάζω
I have prepared,
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ἑτοιμάζω
To prepare, to make ready. Prepare the way of the Lord. God always sends preparation before His great works.
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ἔπω
do say
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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ἰδού
Behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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σιτιστός
fatlings
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σιτιστός
grained, i.e. fatted
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ἕτοιμος
ready;
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ἕτοιμος
adjusted, i.e. ready
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ταῦρος
oxen
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ταῦρος
a bullock
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γάμος
wedding feast.
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γάμος
nuptials
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