Matthew 25:1

King James Version:

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¶ Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"The Kingdom of Heaven at that time will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Berean Standard Bible:

“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

American Standard Version:

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} shall the kingdom^{G932} of heaven^{G3772} be likened^{G3666} unto ten^{G1176} virgins^{G3933}, which^{G3748} took^{G2983} their^{G846} lamps^{G2985}, and went forth^{G1831} to meet^{{G529}{G1519}} the bridegroom^{G3566}.

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Commentary for Matthew 25:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5119
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τότε
   Transliteration: tóte
   Pronunciation: tot'-eh
   Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
   
2. Strong's Number: G932
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βασιλεία
   Transliteration: basileía
   Pronunciation: bas-il-i'-ah
   Description: from βασιλεύς; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):--kingdom, + reign.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3772
   There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐρανός
   Transliteration: ouranós
   Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
   Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3666
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁμοιόω
   Transliteration: homoióō
   Pronunciation: hom-oy-o'-o
   Description: from ὅμοιος; to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar:--be (make) like, (in the) liken(-ess), resemble.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1176
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέκα
   Transliteration: déka
   Pronunciation: dek'-ah
   Description: a primary number; ten:--(eight-)een, ten.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3933
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρθένος
   Transliteration: parthénos
   Pronunciation: par-then'-os
   Description: of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter:--virgin.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3748
   There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅστις
   Transliteration: hóstis
   Pronunciation: hot'-ee
   Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2983
   There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λαμβάνω
   Transliteration: lambánō
   Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2985
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαμπάς
    Transliteration: lampás
    Pronunciation: lam-pas'
    Description: from λάμπω; a "lamp" or flambeau:--lamp, light, torch.
    
11. 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.
    
12. Strong's Number: G529
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπάντησις
    Transliteration: apántēsis
    Pronunciation: ap-an'-tay-sis
    Description: from ἀπαντάω; a (friendly) encounter:--meet.
    
13. 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).
    
14. Strong's Number: G3566
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νυμφίος
    Transliteration: nymphíos
    Pronunciation: noom-fee'-os
    Description: from νύμφη; a bride-groom (literally or figuratively):--bridegroom.