Matthew 25:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth [his] sheep from the goats:

Complete Jewish Bible:

All the nations will be assembled before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates sheep from goats.

Berean Standard Bible:

All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

American Standard Version:

and before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} before{G1715} him{G846} shall be gathered{G4863} all{G3956} nations{G1484}: and{G2532} he shall separate{G873} them{G846} one{G240} from{G575} another{G240}, as{G5618} a shepherd{G4166} divideth{G873} his sheep{G4263} from{G575} the goats{G2056}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 13:49

  • So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

Malachi 3:18

  • Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

2 Corinthians 5:10

  • For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.

Psalms 98:9

  • Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Ezekiel 34:17

  • ¶ And [as for] you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.

Ezekiel 34:22

  • Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

Psalms 96:13

  • Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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Commentary for Matthew 25:32

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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: G1715
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔμπροσθεν
    Transliteration: émprosthen
    Pronunciation: em'-pros-then
    Description: from ἐν and πρός; in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time):--against, at, before, (in presence, sight) of.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  6. Strong's Number: G1484
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔθνος
    Transliteration: éthnos
    Pronunciation: eth'-nos
    Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
  7. Strong's Number: G873
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀφορίζω
    Transliteration: aphorízō
    Pronunciation: af-or-id'-zo
    Description: from ἀπό and ὁρίζω; to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc.:--divide, separate, sever.
  8. Strong's Number: G240
    There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλήλων
    Transliteration: allḗlōn
    Pronunciation: al-lay'-lone
    Description: Genitive plural from ἄλλος reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with μετά or πρός).
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Strong's Number: G4166
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιμήν
    Transliteration: poimḗn
    Pronunciation: poy-mane'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.
  12. Strong's Number: G4263
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόβατον
    Transliteration: próbaton
    Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
    Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
  13. Strong's Number: G2056
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔριφος
    Transliteration: ériphos
    Pronunciation: er'-if-os
    Description: perhaps from the same as ἔριον (through the idea of hairiness); a kid or (genitive case) goat:--goat, kid.