Matthew 8:4

King James Version:

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And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Yeshua said to him, "See that you tell no one; but as a testimony to the people, go and let the cohen examine you, and offer the sacrifice that Moshe commanded."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

American Standard Version:

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} Jesus{G2424} saith{G3004} unto him{G846}, See{G3708} thou tell{G2036} no man{G3367}; but{G235} go thy way{G5217}, shew{G1166} thyself{G4572} to the priest{G2409}, and{G2532} offer{G4374} the gift{G1435} that{G3739} Moses{G3475} commanded{G4367}, for{G1519} a testimony{G3142} unto them{G846}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Leviticus 14:2

  • This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:

Leviticus 14:32

  • This [is] the law [of him] in whom [is] the plague of leprosy, whose hand is not able to get [that which pertaineth] to his cleansing.

Luke 17:14

  • And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Luke 5:14

  • And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Mark 7:36

  • And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published [it];

Matthew 9:30

  • And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See [that] no man know [it].

Mark 6:11

  • And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

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Commentary for Matthew 8:4

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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: 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.
  3. 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.
  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: G3708
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁράω
    Transliteration: horáō
    Pronunciation: hor-ah'-o
    Description: properly, to stare at (compare ὀπτάνομαι), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:--behold, perceive, see, take heed.
  6. 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.
  7. Strong's Number: G3367
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μηδείς
    Transliteration: mēdeís
    Pronunciation: may-den'
    Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
  8. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  9. Strong's Number: G5217
    There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπάγω
    Transliteration: hypágō
    Pronunciation: hoop-ag'-o
    Description: from ὑπό and ἄγω; to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively:--depart, get hence, go (a-)way.
  10. Strong's Number: G1166
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεικνύω
    Transliteration: deiknýō
    Pronunciation: dike-noo'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively):--shew.
  11. Strong's Number: G4572
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σεαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: seautoû
    Pronunciation: sow-ton'
    Description: genitive case from σέ and αὐτός, also dative case of the same, , and accusative case , likewise contracted , , and , respectively; of (with, to) thyself:--thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
  12. Strong's Number: G2409
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερεύς
    Transliteration: hiereús
    Pronunciation: hee-er-yooce'
    Description: from ἱερός; a priest (literally or figuratively):--(high) priest.
  13. Strong's Number: G4374
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσφέρω
    Transliteration: prosphérō
    Pronunciation: pros-fer'-o
    Description: from πρός and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat:--bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to.
  14. Strong's Number: G1435
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δῶρον
    Transliteration: dōron
    Pronunciation: do'-ron
    Description:
  15. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  16. Strong's Number: G3475
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μωσεύς
    Transliteration: Mōseús
    Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
    Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
  17. Strong's Number: G4367
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προστάσσω
    Transliteration: prostássō
    Pronunciation: pros-tas'-so
    Description: from πρός and τάσσω; to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin:--bid, command.
  18. 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).
  19. Strong's Number: G3142
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαρτύριον
    Transliteration: martýrion
    Pronunciation: mar-too'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of μάρτυς; something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle):--to be testified, testimony, witness.