Matthew 12:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He will not fight or shout, no one will hear his voice in the streets;

Berean Standard Bible:

He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

American Standard Version:

He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He shall^{G2051} not^{G3756} strive^{G2051}, nor^{G3761} cry^{G2905}; neither^{G3761} shall any man^{G5100} hear^{G191} his^{G846} voice^{G5456} in^{G1722} the streets^{G4113}.

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Commentary for Matthew 12:19

Matthew 12:19 is a verse that comes from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. This verse is part of a larger passage where Jesus is presented as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. Specifically, Matthew 12:19 is a quotation from Isaiah 42:2, which is part of the "Servant Songs" in the book of Isaiah. These songs describe an individual known as the "Servant of the Lord," who would suffer silently and bring justice to the nations without drawing attention to himself.

In the historical context, the Gospel of Matthew was written for a Jewish audience, and the author frequently references the Hebrew Scriptures to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. The verse "He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets" reflects the gentle and humble nature of Jesus' ministry. It contrasts with the expectations of a triumphant, revolutionary Messiah that some Jews might have held at the time. Instead, Jesus is portrayed as a servant who does not engage in loud or aggressive self-promotion. His approach is one of quiet strength, authority, and integrity, rather than force or coercion.

The themes of Matthew 12:19 include the humility and meekness of Jesus, his non-confrontational approach to public ministry, and his fulfillment of prophetic expectations. This verse underscores the idea that Jesus' power and authority are expressed in ways that are not domineering or overtly political, but rather through teaching, healing, and ultimately through his sacrificial death and resurrection. It speaks to the nature of his mission as one of peace, compassion, and the subtle but transformative power of God's kingdom at work in the world.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2051
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐρίζω
   Transliteration: erízō
   Pronunciation: er-id'-zo
   Description: from ἔρις; to wrangle:--strive.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3761
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐδέ
   Transliteration: oudé
   Pronunciation: oo-deh'
   Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2905
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κραυγάζω
   Transliteration: kraugázō
   Pronunciation: krow-gad'-zo
   Description: from κραυγή; to clamor:--cry out.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
6. Strong's Number: G191
   There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκούω
   Transliteration: akoúō
   Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
   
7. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5456
   There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φωνή
   Transliteration: phōnḗ
   Pronunciation: fo-nay'
   Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4113
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλατεῖα
    Transliteration: plateîa
    Pronunciation: plat-i'-ah
    Description: feminine of πλατύς; a wide "plat" or "place", i.e. open square:--street.