Matthew 8:11
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.”
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.
λέγω
I say
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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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πολύς
many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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Ἰακώβ
Jacob
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Ἰακώβ
Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
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ἥκω
will come
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ἥκω
to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
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δυσμή
west
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δυσμή
the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region
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Ἰσαάκ
Isaac
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Ἰσαάκ
Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
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