Matthew 28:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then go quickly and tell the talmidim, `He has been raised from the dead, and now he is going to the Galil ahead of you. You will see him there.' Now I have told you."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”

American Standard Version:

And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} go^{G4198} quickly^{G5035}, and tell^{G2036} his^{G846} disciples^{G3101} that^{G3754} he is risen^{G1453} from^{G575} the dead^{G3498}; and^{G2532}, behold^{G2400}, he goeth before^{G4254} you^{G5209} into^{G1519} Galilee^{G1056}; there^{G1563} shall ye see^{G3700} him^{G846}: lo^{G2400}, I have told^{G2036} you^{G5213}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 26:32

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

Luke 24:22

Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

Luke 24:24

And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found [it] even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

Matthew 28:10

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

John 16:4

But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

Mark 16:7

But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Mark 16:8

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any [man]; for they were afraid.

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Commentary for Matthew 28:7

Matthew 28:7 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament, encapsulating the heart of Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This verse is part of the account of the resurrection narrative, specifically within the Gospel of Matthew. The historical context places this event in 1st-century Palestine, during a time of significant religious and political tension under Roman occupation.

In the verse, an angel of the Lord speaks to the women who have come to Jesus' tomb early on the first day of the week, following the Sabbath after Jesus' crucifixion. The angel instructs them with urgency ("go quickly") to inform Jesus' disciples of the miraculous event that has transpired: Jesus has risen from the dead. This declaration is central to Christian theology, affirming the divinity of Christ and the promise of salvation and eternal life for believers.

The angel also provides a specific directive, indicating that Jesus will precede the disciples to Galilee, a region in northern Israel where much of Jesus' ministry took place. This detail connects the resurrection event to the broader narrative of Jesus' life and teachings, reinforcing the continuity of his mission. The angel's message reassures the disciples that they will have the opportunity to witness the risen Christ for themselves, thereby solidifying their role as witnesses to the resurrection and the foundation of the early Christian church.

The phrase "lo, I have told you" underscores the reliability of the angel's message and serves as a fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about his death and resurrection (e.g., Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 20:19). This verse, therefore, not only conveys the astonishing news of Jesus' victory over death but also confirms Jesus' authority and the truth of his teachings. It is a moment of revelation, transformation, and commissioning, as the women are entrusted with the first proclamation of the resurrection, setting in motion the spread of the Christian gospel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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: G4198
There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πορεύομαι
Transliteration: poreúomai
Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
Strong's Number: G5035
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταχύ
Transliteration: tachý
Pronunciation: takh-oo'
Description: neuter singular of ταχύς (as adverb); shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily:--lightly, quickly.
Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
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.
Strong's Number: G3101
There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαθητής
Transliteration: mathētḗs
Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
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: G1453
There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγείρω
Transliteration: egeírō
Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
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.
Strong's Number: G3498
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νεκρός
Transliteration: nekrós
Pronunciation: nek-ros'
Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
Strong's Number: G2400
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰδού
Transliteration: idoú
Pronunciation: id-oo'
Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Strong's Number: G4254
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προάγω
Transliteration: proágō
Pronunciation: pro-ag'-o
Description: from πρό and ἄγω; to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous)):--bring (forth, out), go before.
Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
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).
Strong's Number: G1056
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Γαλιλαία
Transliteration: Galilaía
Pronunciation: gal-il-ah'-yah
Description: of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine:--Galilee.
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).
Strong's Number: G3700
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀπτάνομαι
Transliteration: optánomai
Pronunciation: op'-tom-ahee
Description: a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of ὁράω; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from βλέπω, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from εἴδω, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while θεάομαι, and still more emphatically its intensive θεωρέω, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and σκοπέω a watching from a distance):--appear, look, see, shew self.
Strong's Number: G5213
There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῖν
Transliteration: hymîn
Pronunciation: hoo-min'
Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).

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