Matthew 23:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

[Ye] fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

Complete Jewish Bible:

You blind fools! Which is more important? the gold? or the Temple which makes the gold holy?

Berean Standard Bible:

You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

American Standard Version:

Ye fools and blind: for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that hath sanctified the gold?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Ye fools^{G3474} and^{G2532} blind^{G5185}: for^{G1063} whether^{G5101} is^{G2076} greater^{G3187}, the gold^{G5557}, or^{G2228} the temple^{G3485} that sanctifieth^{G37} the gold^{G5557}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 23:19

[Ye] fools and blind: for whether [is] greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

Numbers 16:38

The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates [for] a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.

Numbers 16:39

And Eleazar the priest took the brasen censers, wherewith they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad [plates for] a covering of the altar:

Exodus 30:26

And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony,

Exodus 30:29

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

Psalms 94:8

Understand, ye brutish among the people: and [ye] fools, when will ye be wise?

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Commentary for Matthew 23:17

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

Strong's Number: G3474
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μωρός
Transliteration: mōrós
Pronunciation: mo-ros'
Description: probably from the base of μυστήριον; dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd:--fool(-ish, X -ishness).
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.
Strong's Number: G5185
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τυφλός
Transliteration: typhlós
Pronunciation: toof-los'
Description: from, τυφόω; opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally):--blind.
Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Strong's Number: G5101
There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίς
Transliteration: tís
Pronunciation: tis
Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Strong's Number: G3187
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μείζων
Transliteration: meízōn
Pronunciation: mide'-zone
Description: irregular comparative of μέγας; larger (literally or figuratively, specially, in age):--elder, greater(-est), more.
Strong's Number: G5557
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χρυσός
Transliteration: chrysós
Pronunciation: khroo-sos'
Description: perhaps from the base of χράομαι (through the idea of the utility of the metal); gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin:--gold.
Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
Strong's Number: G3485
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ναός
Transliteration: naós
Pronunciation: nah-os'
Description: from a primary (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple :--shrine, temple. Compare ἱερόν.
Strong's Number: G37
There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἁγιάζω
Transliteration: hagiázō
Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.

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