Matthew 26:52

King James Version:

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Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua said to him, "Put your sword back where it belongs, for everyone who uses the sword will die by the sword.

Berean Standard Bible:

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

American Standard Version:

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} said^{G3004} Jesus^{G2424} unto him^{G846}, Put up again^{G654} thy^{G4675} sword^{G3162} into^{G1519} his^{G846} place^{G5117}: for^{G1063} all they^{G3956} that take^{G2983} the sword^{G3162} shall perish^{G622} with^{G1722} the sword^{G3162}.

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Commentary for Matthew 26:52

Matthew 26:52 is a verse that captures a poignant moment during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, just before His crucifixion. The historical context is the period of Passion Week, towards the end of Jesus' earthly ministry. Tensions were high between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders, and Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' disciples, had betrayed Him by leading the authorities to His location.

In this verse, one of Jesus' disciples, commonly believed to be Peter, impulsively draws his sword and strikes the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear, in an attempt to defend Jesus. Jesus' response, "Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," is a profound statement that underscores several key themes.

Firstly, it highlights Jesus' commitment to nonviolence and His rejection of retaliation, emphasizing that His kingdom is not of this world and does not advance through physical force. This aligns with His earlier teachings on loving enemies and turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:38-44).

Secondly, the verse speaks to the principle of reciprocity, often summarized as "live by the sword, die by the sword." This principle suggests that the means one employs will ultimately determine the end. It serves as a warning against the use of violence, indicating that those who resort to violent methods may ultimately face violence themselves.

Lastly, Jesus' words call for trust in God's sovereignty. By rebuking the use of the sword, Jesus is reinforcing the idea that His arrest, suffering, and death are part of the divine plan that He willingly embraces for the salvation of humanity.

This verse is not only a pivotal moment in the narrative of Jesus' passion but also a timeless teaching on nonviolence, the consequences of violence, and the importance of faith over force. It challenges believers to consider the implications of their actions in light of their faith and to pursue peace rather than conflict.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

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: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G654
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποστρέφω
   Transliteration: apostréphō
   Pronunciation: ap-os-tref'-o
   Description: from ἀπό and στρέφω; to turn away or back (literally or figuratively):--bring again, pervert, turn away (from).
   
6. Strong's Number: G4675
   There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σοῦ
   Transliteration: soû
   Pronunciation: soo
   Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3162
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μάχαιρα
   Transliteration: máchaira
   Pronunciation: makh'-ahee-rah
   Description: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of μάχη; a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment:--sword.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G5117
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τόπος
   Transliteration: tópos
   Pronunciation: top'-os
   Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
   
10. 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.
    
11. 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.
    
12. 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).
    
13. Strong's Number: G622
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπόλλυμι
    Transliteration: apóllymi
    Pronunciation: ap-ol'-loo-mee
    Description: from ἀπό and the base of ὄλεθρος; to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively:--destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.
    
14. 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.