Matthew 25:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

As for this worthless servant, throw him out in the dark, where people will wail and grind their teeth!'

Berean Standard Bible:

And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

American Standard Version:

And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} cast ye{G1544} the unprofitable{G888} servant{G1401} into{G1519} outer{G1857} darkness{G4655}: there{G1563} shall be{G2071} weeping{G2805} and{G2532} gnashing{G1030} of teeth{G3599}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 8:12

  • But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 22:13

  • Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast [him] into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 13:50

  • And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Hebrews 6:7

  • For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

Hebrews 6:8

  • But that which beareth thorns and briers [is] rejected, and [is] nigh unto cursing; whose end [is] to be burned.

Revelation 3:15

  • I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

Revelation 3:16

  • So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

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Commentary for Matthew 25:30

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G1544
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκβάλλω
    Transliteration: ekbállō
    Pronunciation: ek-bal'-lo
    Description: from ἐκ and βάλλω; to eject (literally or figuratively):--bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expel, leave, pluck (pull, take, thrust) out, put forth (out), send away (forth, out).
  3. Strong's Number: G888
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀχρεῖος
    Transliteration: achreîos
    Pronunciation: akh-ri'-os
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of χρή (compare χρεία); useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious:--unprofitable.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. Strong's Number: G1857
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐξώτερος
    Transliteration: exṓteros
    Pronunciation: ex-o'-ter-os
    Description: comparative of ἔξω; exterior:--outer.
  7. Strong's Number: G4655
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σκότος
    Transliteration: skótos
    Pronunciation: skot'-os
    Description: from the base of σκιά; shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively):--darkness.
  8. 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).
  9. 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.
  10. Strong's Number: G2805
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλαυθμός
    Transliteration: klauthmós
    Pronunciation: klowth-mos'
    Description: from κλαίω; lamentation:--wailing, weeping, X wept.
  11. Strong's Number: G1030
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βρυγμός
    Transliteration: brygmós
    Pronunciation: broog-mos'
    Description: from βρύχω; a grating (of the teeth):--gnashing.
  12. Strong's Number: G3599
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀδούς
    Transliteration: odoús
    Pronunciation: od-ooce
    Description: perhaps from the base of ἐσθίω; a "tooth":--tooth.