Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests. New Living Translation He went into the house of God, and he and his companions broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat. English Standard Version how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Berean Standard Bible He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. Berean Literal Bible how he entered into the house of God, and they ate the loaves of the presentation, which it was not lawful for him nor for those with him to eat, but only for the priests? King James Bible How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? New King James Version how he entered the house of God and ate the showbread which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? New American Standard Bible how he entered the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests alone? NASB 1995 how he entered the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests alone? NASB 1977 how he entered the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those with him, but for the priests alone? Legacy Standard Bible how he entered the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests alone? Amplified Bible how he went into the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests only? Christian Standard Bible how he entered the house of God, and they ate the bread of the Presence—which is not lawful for him or for those with him to eat, but only for the priests? Holman Christian Standard Bible how he entered the house of God, and they ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for him or for those with him to eat, but only for the priests? American Standard Version how he entered into the house of God, and ate the showbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, but only for the priests? Contemporary English Version He went into the house of God, and then they ate the sacred loaves of bread that only priests are supposed to eat. English Revised Version how be entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, but only for the priests? GOD'S WORD® Translation Haven't you read how he went into the house of God and ate the bread of the presence? He and his men had no right to eat those loaves. Only the priests have that right. Good News Translation He went into the house of God, and he and his men ate the bread offered to God, even though it was against the Law for them to eat it--only the priests were allowed to eat that bread. International Standard Version How is it that he went into the house of God and ate the Bread of the Presence, which was not lawful for him and his companions to eat but was reserved for the priests? Majority Standard Bible He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. NET Bible how he entered the house of God and they ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests? New Heart English Bible how he entered into the house of God, and they ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Webster's Bible Translation How he entered into the house of God, and ate the show-bread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them who were with him, but only for the priests? Weymouth New Testament how he entered the House of God and ate the Presented Loaves, which it was not lawful for him or his men to eat, nor for any except the priests? World English Bible how he entered into God’s house and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhow he went into the house of God, and ate the Bread of the Presentation, which it is not lawful to him to eat, nor to those with him, except to the priests alone? Berean Literal Bible how he entered into the house of God, and they ate the loaves of the presentation, which it was not lawful for him nor for those with him to eat, but only for the priests? Young's Literal Translation how he went into the house of God, and the loaves of the presentation did eat, which it is not lawful to him to eat, nor to those with him, except to the priests alone? Smith's Literal Translation How he went into the house of God, and ate the loaves of setting up, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor those with him, but for the priests alone? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow he entered into the house of God, and did eat the loaves of proposition, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for them that were with him, but for the priests only? Catholic Public Domain Version how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? New American Bible how he went into the house of God and ate the bread of offering, which neither he nor his companions but only the priests could lawfully eat? New Revised Standard Version He entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow he entered into the house of God, and did eat bread that was on the table of the Lord, that which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Aramaic Bible in Plain English How he entered the house of God, and he ate the bread of the table of THE LORD JEHOVAH, that which was not legal for him to eat, neither for those who were with him, but rather for the priests only? NT Translations Anderson New Testamenthow he entered the house of God, and ate the loaves of the presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but for the priests only? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament how they went into the house of God, and did eat the loaves of shew-bread, of which it was not lawful for him or those who were with him to eat, but for the priests alone? Mace New Testament how he entred into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful either for him or his company to eat, but only for the priests? Weymouth New Testament how he entered the House of God and ate the Presented Loaves, which it was not lawful for him or his men to eat, nor for any except the priests? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord of the Sabbath…3Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. 5Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent?… Cross References 1 Samuel 21:1-6 Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” / “The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place. / Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” ... Mark 2:25-26 Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.” Luke 6:3-4 Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.” Leviticus 24:9 It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.” Exodus 25:30 And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times. Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. 1 Chronicles 9:32 Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. 1 Chronicles 23:29 as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. Numbers 4:7 Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. 1 Kings 21:4-6 So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. / Soon his wife Jezebel came in and asked, “Why are you so sullen that you refuse to eat?” / Ahab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’” Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Psalm 89:20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. Treasury of Scripture How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? the shew-bread. Exodus 25:30 And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway. Leviticus 24:5-9 And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake… but. Exodus 29:32,33 And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… Leviticus 8:31 And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it. Leviticus 24:9 And it shall be Aaron's and his sons'; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute. Jump to Previous Alone Ate Bread Companions Consecrated Eat Entered Except Food House Lawful Presence Presented Priests Shewbread Show Showbread Show-BreadJump to Next Alone Ate Bread Companions Consecrated Eat Entered Except Food House Lawful Presence Presented Priests Shewbread Show Showbread Show-BreadMatthew 12 1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3. by scripture, 9. by reason, 13. and by a miracle. 22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute; 24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, 32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 36. Account shall be made of idle words. 38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign, 46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother. He entered the house of God This phrase refers to the tabernacle, the sacred dwelling place of God among His people, which later became the temple in Jerusalem. The "house of God" signifies a place of divine presence and worship. In the historical context, David's entry into the tabernacle, as recorded in 1 Samuel 21, was an act of seeking refuge and sustenance. Theologically, this highlights the accessibility of God's presence to those in need, foreshadowing the New Testament revelation that through Christ, all believers have direct access to God. and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread which was not lawful for them to eat but only for the priests Parallel Commentaries ... Greek He enteredεἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. house οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [he and his companions] ate ἔφαγον (ephagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. consecrated bread, ἄρτους (artous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 740: Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. which ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. lawful ἐξὸν (exon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1832: It is permitted, lawful, possible. for [them] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to eat, φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. but εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. only μόνοις (monois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. for the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. priests. ἱερεῦσιν (hiereusin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. Links Matthew 12:4 NIVMatthew 12:4 NLT Matthew 12:4 ESV Matthew 12:4 NASB Matthew 12:4 KJV Matthew 12:4 BibleApps.com Matthew 12:4 Biblia Paralela Matthew 12:4 Chinese Bible Matthew 12:4 French Bible Matthew 12:4 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 12:4 How he entered into the house (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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