Matthew 12:20

King James Version:

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A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

Complete Jewish Bible:

he will not snap off a broken reed or snuff out a smoldering wick until he has brought justice through to victory.

Berean Standard Bible:

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

American Standard Version:

A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

A bruised^{G4937} reed^{G2563} shall he^{G2608} not^{G3756} break^{G2608}, and^{G2532} smoking^{G5188} flax^{G3043} shall he^{G4570} not^{G3756} quench^{G4570}, till^{{G2193}{G302}} he send forth^{G1544} judgment^{G2920} unto^{G1519} victory^{G3534}.

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Commentary for Matthew 12:20

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G4937
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συντρίβω
   Transliteration: syntríbō
   Pronunciation: soon-tree'-bo
   Description: from σύν and the base of τρίβος; to crush completely, i.e. to shatter (literally or figuratively):--break (in pieces), broken to shivers (+ -hearted), bruise.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2563
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κάλαμος
   Transliteration: kálamos
   Pronunciation: kal'-am-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen:--pen, reed.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2608
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατάγνυμι
   Transliteration: katágnymi
   Pronunciation: kat-ag'-noo-mee
   Description: from κατά and the base of ῥήγνυμι; to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart:--break.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5188
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τύφω
   Transliteration: týphō
   Pronunciation: too'-fo
   Description: apparently a primary verb; to make a smoke, i.e. slowly consume without flame:--smoke.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3043
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λίνον
   Transliteration: línon
   Pronunciation: lee'-non
   Description: probably a primary word; flax, i.e. (by implication) "linen":--linen.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4570
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σβέννυμι
   Transliteration: sbénnymi
   Pronunciation: sben'-noo-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively):--go out, quench.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2193
   There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕως
   Transliteration: héōs
   Pronunciation: heh'-oce
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
   
10. Strong's Number: G302
    There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄν
    Transliteration: án
    Pronunciation: an
    Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1544
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκβάλλω
    Transliteration: ekbállō
    Pronunciation: ek-bal'-lo
    Description: from ἐκ and βάλλω; to eject (literally or figuratively):--bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expel, leave, pluck (pull, take, thrust) out, put forth (out), send away (forth, out).
    
12. Strong's Number: G2920
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κρίσις
    Transliteration: krísis
    Pronunciation: kree'-sis
    Description:
    
13. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
14. Strong's Number: G3534
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νῖκος
    Transliteration: nîkos
    Pronunciation: nee'-kos
    Description: from νίκη; a conquest (concretely), i.e. (by implication) triumph:--victory.