Matthew 14:11
New International Version
His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

New Living Translation
and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

English Standard Version
and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

Berean Standard Bible
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

Berean Literal Bible
And his head was brought on a platter and was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

King James Bible
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

New King James Version
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

New American Standard Bible
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

NASB 1995
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

NASB 1977
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl; and she brought it to her mother.

Legacy Standard Bible
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

Amplified Bible
His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother [Herodias].

Christian Standard Bible
His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

American Standard Version
And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

Contemporary English Version
It was taken on a serving plate to the girl, and she gave it to her mother.

English Revised Version
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

Good News Translation
The head was brought in on a plate and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

International Standard Version
His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she took it to her mother.

Majority Standard Bible
John?s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

NET Bible
His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

New Heart English Bible
And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the young woman: and she brought it to her mother.

Webster's Bible Translation
And his head was brought in a dish, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

Weymouth New Testament
The head was brought on a dish and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother.

World English Bible
His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his head was brought on a plate, and was given to the girl, and she brought [it] near to her mother.

Berean Literal Bible
And his head was brought on a platter and was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

Young's Literal Translation
and his head was brought upon a plate, and was given to the damsel, and she brought it nigh to her mother.

Smith's Literal Translation
And his head was brought upon a board, and given to the girl, and she brought to her mother.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his head was brought in a dish: and it was given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And his head was brought on a platter, and it was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

New American Bible
His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

New Revised Standard Version
The head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who brought it to her mother.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his head was brought in on a tray, and given to the girl; and she took it to her mother.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And his head was brought in a dish and it was given to the girl and she brought it to her mother.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And his head was brought in a dish, and given to the maiden: and she carried it to her mother.

Godbey New Testament
and his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

Haweis New Testament
And his head was brought on a large dish, and was given to the young lady: and she brought it to her mother.

Mace New Testament
whence his head was brought in a charger, and given to the young lady, who carried it to her mother.

Weymouth New Testament
The head was brought on a dish and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother.

Worrell New Testament
and his head was brought upon a plate, and given to the damsel; and she brought it to her mother.

Worsley New Testament
and his head was brought in a dish, and given to the young princess, who carried it to her mother:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Beheading of John
10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. 11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.…

Cross References
Mark 6:27-29
So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. / The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. / When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.

Matthew 11:8-11
Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. / This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ ...

Luke 9:9
“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.

Mark 9:13
But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Luke 7:24-28
After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ...

John 3:24
(For John had not yet been thrown into prison.)

Matthew 17:12-13
But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

Acts 13:25
As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’

Matthew 21:25-26
What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Luke 3:19-20
But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

2 Kings 9:30-37
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ...

1 Kings 19:1-2
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!”

Jeremiah 26:23
They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people.

2 Chronicles 24:21-22
But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. / Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.”

1 Samuel 25:39-42
On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

and given.

Genesis 49:7
Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

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Matthew 14
1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.
3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.
13. Jesus departs into a solitary place,
15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.
22. He walks on the sea to his disciples;
34. and landing at Gennesaret,
35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.














John's head
This phrase is a stark and somber reminder of the cost of prophetic ministry and the reality of persecution for righteousness. John the Baptist, a forerunner of Christ, was beheaded for his bold proclamation of truth. The Greek word for "head" is "kephalē," which not only refers to the physical head but also symbolizes leadership and authority. John's beheading signifies the world's rejection of divine authority and truth, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures.

was brought
The act of bringing John's head signifies the fulfillment of Herodias's vengeful request. The Greek verb "pherō" implies carrying or bearing, often used in the context of bearing burdens. This act of bringing the head is laden with the burden of guilt and the weight of sin, illustrating the moral decay and corruption of Herod's court.

on a platter
The use of a "platter" (Greek: "pinax") highlights the grotesque nature of the event. In ancient times, a platter was used for serving food, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Here, it is perverted into an instrument of death and mockery, underscoring the perversion of justice and the trivialization of human life in Herod's banquet.

and presented
The word "presented" (Greek: "didōmi") indicates a formal offering or giving. This presentation is not a gift of honor but a display of cruelty and malice. It reflects the twisted values of Herod's court, where human life is devalued, and evil is celebrated.

to the girl
The "girl" (Greek: "korasion") refers to Herodias's daughter, traditionally known as Salome. Her involvement in this gruesome act highlights the moral corruption that can permeate family and society. It serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of ungodly environments on the young and impressionable.

who carried it
The act of carrying (Greek: "pherō") the head further implicates the girl in the crime, showing her compliance with her mother's wicked desires. This action symbolizes the transmission of sin and the perpetuation of evil through generations, a theme echoed in the warnings of the prophets.

to her mother
The phrase "to her mother" underscores the driving force behind this heinous act—Herodias's vindictive spirit. Herodias's manipulation of her daughter to achieve her ends is a powerful illustration of the destructive power of sin and bitterness. It serves as a warning against harboring unforgiveness and the lengths to which it can drive a person.

(11) She brought it to her mother.--A glance at the after-history of those who were accomplices in the deed of blood will not be out of place. Shortly after the new society, for which John had prepared the way, had started upon its great career, when her brother, the young Agrippa, had obtained the title of king, through the favour of Caligula, Herodias, consistent in her ambition, stirred up her husband to seek the same honour. With this view she accompanied him to Rome; but they were followed by complaints from the oppressed Galileans, and the result was that he was deposed from his tetrarchy, and banished to Lugdunum (the modern Lyons) in Gaul. Thither she accompanied him, faithful to his fallen fortunes, in spite of overtures from her brother to return to Judaea, and there they died (Jos. Ant. xviii. 7, ? 2). A tradition or legend relates that Salome's death was retributive in its outward form. She fell upon the ice, and in the fall her head was severed from the body. Josephus, however, simply records the fact that she married first her great-uncle Philip, the Tetrarch of Trachonitis, and afterwards her first cousin, Aristobulus (Ant. xviii. 5, ? 4).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[John’s]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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.

head
κεφαλὴ (kephalē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.

was brought in
ἠνέχθη (ēnechthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

a platter
πίνακι (pinaki)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4094: A plate, platter, disc, dish. Apparently a form of plax; a plate.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

presented
ἐδόθη (edothē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

girl,
κορασίῳ (korasiō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2877: A little girl, a young girl; a girl, maiden. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kore; a girl.

[who] carried [it]
ἤνεγκεν (ēnenken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

to
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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.

mother.
μητρὶ (mētri)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.


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