Matthew 3:17
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. ”
υἱός
Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.
φωνή
a voice
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φωνή
Voice, sound. Phone. The sound of a voice. My sheep hear my voice. Jesus knows you by name and speaks to you personally. Learning to recognise His voice is essential.
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οὗτος
This
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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οὐρανός
heavens
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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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ἀγαπητός
Beloved
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ἀγαπητός
Beloved, dearly loved. Agapetos. This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. The Father spoke this over Jesus. Through Christ the same is spoken over you.
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ὅς
whom
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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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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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εὐδοκέω
I was well pleased.
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εὐδοκέω
to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
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ἰδού
behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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