Matthew 24:28

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Wherever there's a dead body, that's where you find the vultures.

Berean Standard Bible:

Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.

American Standard Version:

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} wheresoever^{{G1437}{G3699}} the carcase^{G4430} is^{G5600}, there^{G1563} will^{G4863} the eagles^{G105} be gathered together^{G4863}.

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Commentary for Matthew 24:28

Matthew 24:28 is part of the Olivet Discourse, a significant eschatological passage in the New Testament where Jesus speaks about the end times and the coming of the Son of Man. The verse, "For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together," is a figurative statement that follows Jesus's description of his return, which will be clear and visible to all, likened to lightning that flashes from east to west.

In the historical context, Jesus is responding to his disciples' questions about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the signs of the end of the age. The imagery of eagles (or vultures, as the Greek word ἀετός can be translated) gathering where there is a carcass is a reference to a natural phenomenon where scavengers congregate to devour a dead body. This verse serves as a metaphor for the events that will accompany the end times, suggesting that just as surely as a dead body attracts scavengers, the events prophesied by Jesus will indicate the nearness of the end and the coming judgment.

The themes of the verse include the certainty of the coming judgment, the inevitability of prophetic fulfillment, and the idea that the signs of the end times will be clear and recognizable to those who are attentive. It also touches on the swift and decisive nature of divine intervention in human history, as well as the concept of divine judgment that aligns with the moral order of the universe, where consequences follow actions just as effects follow causes. This verse is often interpreted in conjunction with the broader context of apocalyptic literature in the Bible, which uses vivid and symbolic language to convey theological truths about the culmination of history and the fulfillment of God's purposes.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1437
   There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐάν
   Transliteration: eán
   Pronunciation: eh-an'
   Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3699
   There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅπου
   Transliteration: hópou
   Pronunciation: hop'-oo
   Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
   
4. Strong's Number: G4430
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πτῶμα
   Transliteration: ptōma
   Pronunciation: pto'-mah
   Description: from the alternate of πίπτω; a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion):--dead body, carcase, corpse.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5600
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὦ
   Transliteration: ō
   Pronunciation: ay
   Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1563
   There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκεῖ
   Transliteration: ekeî
   Pronunciation: ek-i'
   Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
   
7. Strong's Number: G4863
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συνάγω
   Transliteration: synágō
   Pronunciation: soon-ag'-o
   Description: from σύν and ἄγω; to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably):--+ accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
   
8. Strong's Number: G105
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀετός
   Transliteration: aetós
   Pronunciation: ah-et-os'
   Description: from the same as ἀήρ; an eagle (from its wind-like flight):--eagle.