Matthew 24:50

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for [him], and in an hour that he is not aware of,

Complete Jewish Bible:

then his master will come on a day the servant does not expect, at a time he doesn't know;

Berean Standard Bible:

The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate.

American Standard Version:

the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The lord{G2962} of that{G1565} servant{G1401} shall come{G2240} in{G1722} a day{G2250} when{G3739} he looketh{G4328} not{G3756} for him, and{G2532} in{G1722} an hour{G5610} that{G3739} he is{G1097} not{G3756} aware of{G1097},

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 3:3

  • Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

  • For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:3

  • For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Matthew 24:42

  • Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

Matthew 24:44

  • Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Proverbs 29:1

  • ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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Commentary for Matthew 24:50

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  2. Strong's Number: G1565
    There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
    Transliteration: ekeînos
    Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
    Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
  3. Strong's Number: G1401
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δοῦλος
    Transliteration: doûlos
    Pronunciation: doo'-los
    Description: from δέω; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):--bond(-man), servant.
  4. Strong's Number: G2240
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἥκω
    Transliteration: hḗkō
    Pronunciation: hay'-ko
    Description: a primary verb; to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively):--come.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
  7. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  8. Strong's Number: G4328
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσδοκάω
    Transliteration: prosdokáō
    Pronunciation: pros-dok-ah'-o
    Description: from πρός and dokeuo (to watch); to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await:--(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for.
  9. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  10. 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.
  11. Strong's Number: G5610
    There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὥρα
    Transliteration: hṓra
    Pronunciation: ho'-rah
    Description: apparently a primary word; an "hour" (literally or figuratively):--day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
  12. Strong's Number: G1097
    There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γινώσκω
    Transliteration: ginṓskō
    Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.