King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Complete Jewish Bible:
Don't you know that I can ask my Father, and he will instantly provide more than a dozen armies of angels to help me?
Berean Standard Bible:
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
American Standard Version:
Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
{G2228} Thinkest thou{G1380} that{G3754} I cannot{G3756}{G1410} now{G737} pray{G3870} to my{G3450} Father{G3962}, and{G2532} he shall presently give{G3936} me{G3427} more{G4119} than{G2228} twelve{G1427} legions{G3003} of angels{G32}?
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 4:11
- Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
2 Kings 6:17
- And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain [was] full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
Daniel 7:10
- A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Luke 8:30
- And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
- And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
Matthew 25:31
- ¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
Matthew 10:1
- ¶ And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
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Commentary for Matthew 26:53
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι. - Strong's Number: G1380
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δοκέω
Transliteration: dokéō
Pronunciation: dok'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - 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. - Strong's Number: G1410
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμαι
Transliteration: dýnamai
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - Strong's Number: G737
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄρτι
Transliteration: árti
Pronunciation: ar'-tee
Description: adverb from a derivative of αἴρω (compare ἄρτος) through the idea of suspension; just now:--this day (hour), hence(-forth), here(-after), hither(-to), (even) now, (this) present. - Strong's Number: G3870
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρακαλέω
Transliteration: parakaléō
Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. - Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - 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. - Strong's Number: G3936
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρίστημι
Transliteration: parístēmi
Pronunciation: par-is-tan'-o
Description: from παρά and ἵστημι; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid:--assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield. - Strong's Number: G3427
There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοί
Transliteration: moí
Pronunciation: moy
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my. - Strong's Number: G4119
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πλείων
Transliteration: pleíōn
Pronunciation: pleh'-on
Description: comparative of πολύς; more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion:--X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but. - Strong's Number: G1427
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δώδεκα
Transliteration: dṓdeka
Pronunciation: do'-dek-ah
Description: from δύο and δέκα; two and ten, i.e. a dozen:--twelve. - Strong's Number: G3003
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λεγεών
Transliteration: legeṓn
Pronunciation: leg-eh-ohn'
Description: of Latin origin; a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively):--legion. - Strong's Number: G32
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγγελος
Transliteration: ángelos
Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.