Matthew 24:50
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,”
ἥκω
To arrive, be present. Hēkō. What was promised has come; what was foretold now stands at the door. God's word does not announce and then delay forever. It arrives.
κύριος
master
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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δοῦλος
servant
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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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ἐκεῖνος
of that one
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ἐκεῖνος
That one, that very one. Ekeînos. Scripture uses this word to point with precision, as in "that day" or "that hour" which no one knows. When God points, pay attention to what he is singling out.
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ἡμέρα
a day
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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ὅς
in which
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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προσδοκάω
he does expect
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προσδοκάω
Await, anticipate, expect. Prosdokaō. The crowds were waiting and wondering in their hearts about John. Expectation shapes how we watch and what we see. Wait with open eyes.
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ὥρα
an hour
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ὥρα
Hour, appointed time. Hṓra. Jesus often spoke of his hour, the moment ordained for his glory and sacrifice. Every season of your life is held in the Father's hands. Be present in the hour you are given.
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γινώσκω
he is aware,
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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