Matthew 21:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua entered the Temple grounds and drove out those who were doing business there, both the merchants and their customers. He upset the desks of the money changers and knocked over the benches of those who were selling pigeons.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.

American Standard Version:

And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} Jesus{G2424} went{G1525} into{G1519} the temple{G2411} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} cast out{G1544} all them{G3956} that sold{G4453} and{G2532} bought{G59} in{G1722} the temple{G2411}, and{G2532} overthrew{G2690} the tables{G5132} of the moneychangers{G2855}, and{G2532} the seats{G2515} of them that sold{G4453} doves{G4058},

Cross-References (KJV):

John 2:14

  • And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:

John 2:17

  • And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

Luke 19:45

  • And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

Luke 19:47

  • And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

Mark 11:15

  • And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

Mark 11:18

  • And the scribes and chief priests heard [it], and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

Leviticus 1:14

  • And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD [be] of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.

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Commentary for Matthew 21:12

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
  3. Strong's Number: G1525
    There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
    Transliteration: eisérchomai
    Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
  4. 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).
  5. Strong's Number: G2411
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερόν
    Transliteration: hierón
    Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
    Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
  6. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  7. 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).
  8. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  9. Strong's Number: G4453
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πωλέω
    Transliteration: pōléō
    Pronunciation: po-leh'-o
    Description: probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade); to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell:--sell, whatever is sold.
  10. Strong's Number: G59
    There are 199 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγοράζω
    Transliteration: agorázō
    Pronunciation: ag-or-ad'-zo
    Description: from ἀγορά; properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem:--buy, redeem.
  11. 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.
  12. Strong's Number: G2690
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταστρέφω
    Transliteration: katastréphō
    Pronunciation: kat-as-tref'-o
    Description: from κατά and στρέφω; to turn upside down, i.e. upset:--overthrow.
  13. Strong's Number: G5132
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τράπεζα
    Transliteration: trápeza
    Pronunciation: trap'-ed-zah
    Description: probably contracted from τέσσαρες and πεζῇ; a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at interest):--bank, meat, table.
  14. Strong's Number: G2855
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κολλυβιστής
    Transliteration: kollybistḗs
    Pronunciation: kol-loo-bis-tace'
    Description: from a presumed derivative of (a small coin; probably akin to κολλούριον); a coin-dealer:--(money-)changer.
  15. Strong's Number: G2515
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθέδρα
    Transliteration: kathédra
    Pronunciation: kath-ed'-rah
    Description: from κατά and the same as ἑδραῖος; a bench (literally or figuratively):--seat.
  16. Strong's Number: G4058
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περιστερά
    Transliteration: peristerá
    Pronunciation: per-is-ter-ah'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:--dove, pigeon.