Matthew 22:5

King James Version:

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But they made light of [it], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

Complete Jewish Bible:

But they weren't interested and went off, one to his farm, another to his business;

Berean Standard Bible:

But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.

American Standard Version:

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} they made light of^{G272} it, and went their ways^{G565}, one^{G3303} to^{G1519} his^{G2398} farm^{G68}, another^{G1161} to^{G1519} his^{G846} merchandise^{G1711}:

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Commentary for Matthew 22:5

Matthew 22:5 is part of the Parable of the Wedding Feast, a story told by Jesus to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven and the response of people to God's invitation. In the historical context of the time, weddings were significant social events, and an invitation from a king would be considered an honor. The verse specifically highlights the indifferent and disrespectful reaction of some who were invited to the wedding banquet for the king's son. Instead of recognizing the importance of the event and the honor of the invitation, they "made light of it," choosing to prioritize their own affairs—attending to their farm or business—over the king's summons.

The themes of the verse include the value of God's invitation, the human tendency to dismiss or ignore divine calling in favor of worldly concerns, and the consequence of such negligence. It underscores the idea that God's invitation to join in His Kingdom is not to be taken lightly or disregarded, and it serves as a warning against valuing earthly pursuits over the spiritual significance of a relationship with God. This parable, and specifically Matthew 22:5, reflects the broader biblical message of the need for repentance and a proper response to God's grace, which is to prioritize His will and the life of the spirit over material and temporal interests.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G272
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμελέω
   Transliteration: ameléō
   Pronunciation: am-el-eh'-o
   Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and μέλω; to be careless of:--make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.
   
3. Strong's Number: G565
   There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
   Transliteration: apérchomai
   Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
   Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3303
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέν
   Transliteration: mén
   Pronunciation: men
   Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2398
   There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἴδιος
   Transliteration: ídios
   Pronunciation: id'-ee-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate:--X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
   
7. Strong's Number: G68
   There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγρός
   Transliteration: agrós
   Pronunciation: ag-ros'
   Description: from ἄγω; a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet:--country, farm, piece of ground, land.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1711
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμπορία
   Transliteration: emporía
   Pronunciation: em-por-ee'-ah
   Description: feminine from ἔμπορος; traffic:--merchandise.