Matthew 24:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For when the Son of Man does come, it will be like lightning that flashes out of the east and fills the sky to the western horizon.

Berean Standard Bible:

For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

American Standard Version:

For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} as^{G5618} the lightning^{G796} cometh^{G1831} out of^{G575} the east^{G395}, and^{G2532} shineth^{G5316} even unto^{G2193} the west^{G1424}; so^{G3779} shall^{G2071} also^{G2532} the coming^{G3952} of the Son^{G5207} of man^{G444} be^{G2071}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 17:24

For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one [part] under heaven, shineth unto the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

Luke 17:37

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body [is], thither will the eagles be gathered together.

James 5:8

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Malachi 3:2

But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he [is] like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

2 Peter 3:4

And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation.

Zechariah 9:14

And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

Job 37:3

He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.

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Commentary for Matthew 24:27

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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: G5618
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὥσπερ
Transliteration: hṓsper
Pronunciation: hoce'-per
Description: from ὡς and περ; just as, i.e. exactly like:--(even, like) as.
Strong's Number: G796
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀστραπή
Transliteration: astrapḗ
Pronunciation: as-trap-ay'
Description: from ἀστράπτω; lightning; by analogy, glare:--lightning, bright shining.
Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G395
There are 1206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνατολή
Transliteration: anatolḗ
Pronunciation: an-at-ol-ay'
Description: from ἀνατέλλω; a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural):--dayspring, east, rising.
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: G5316
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φαίνω
Transliteration: phaínō
Pronunciation: fah'-ee-no
Description: prolongation for the base of φῶς; to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative):-- appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
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).
Strong's Number: G1424
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δυσμή
Transliteration: dysmḗ
Pronunciation: doos-may'
Description: from δύνω; the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region:--west.
Strong's Number: G3779
There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὕτω
Transliteration: hoútō
Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Strong's Number: G2071
There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔσομαι
Transliteration: ésomai
Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Strong's Number: G3952
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρουσία
Transliteration: parousía
Pronunciation: par-oo-see'-ah
Description: from the present participle of πάρειμι; a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect:--coming, presence.
Strong's Number: G5207
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: υἱός
Transliteration: huiós
Pronunciation: hwee-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.

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