Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. New Living Translation so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted. English Standard Version so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Berean Standard Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. Berean Literal Bible whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask. King James Bible Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. New King James Version Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. New American Standard Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. NASB 1995 so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. NASB 1977 Thereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Legacy Standard Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Amplified Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Christian Standard Bible So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. American Standard Version Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask. Contemporary English Version so much he swore to give her whatever she wanted. English Revised Version Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask. GOD'S WORD® Translation he swore he would give her anything she wanted. Good News Translation that he promised her, "I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!" International Standard Version so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for. Majority Standard Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. NET Bible so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. New Heart English Bible Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. Webster's Bible Translation Upon which he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. Weymouth New Testament that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked. World English Bible Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionafter which with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask. Berean Literal Bible whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask. Young's Literal Translation whereupon with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask. Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore, with an oath, he agreed to give her whatever she should ask. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him. Catholic Public Domain Version And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him. New American Bible so much that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for. New Revised Standard Version so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe therefore swore to her with oaths, that he would give her anything that she asked. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this, he swore an oath to her that he would give her anything that she would ask. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWherefore he promised, with an oath, to give her whatever she would ask. Godbey New Testament consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask. Haweis New Testament so that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she should ask. Mace New Testament that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask; Weymouth New Testament that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked. Worrell New Testament Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. Worsley New Testament that he promised her with an oath to give her whatever she would ask: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beheading of John…6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod 7so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. 8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”… Cross References Mark 6:22-23 When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” / And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!” Esther 5:3-6 “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” / “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” / “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared. ... Esther 7:2 and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” Judges 11:30-31 Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” Judges 11:35 As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.” 1 Samuel 28:10 Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.” 1 Kings 1:28-30 Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” 1 Kings 2:23 Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life. Daniel 6:14-16 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Acts 23:12-14 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. Acts 23:21 Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” Romans 1:31 They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Treasury of Scripture Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. Esther 5:3,6 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom… Esther 7:2 And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom. Jump to Previous Oath Professed Promised Request Whatever Whatsoever Whereupon WordJump to Next Oath Professed Promised Request Whatever Whatsoever Whereupon WordMatthew 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. so much that he promised with an oath Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, was known for his impulsive and often reckless decisions. The context here is Herod's birthday celebration, a lavish event likely attended by many influential figures. The promise made with an oath indicates a serious commitment, reflecting the cultural importance of oaths in Jewish and Roman societies. Oaths were binding and breaking them was considered dishonorable. This moment highlights Herod's susceptibility to manipulation and his desire to impress his guests, showing a lack of wisdom and discernment. to give to her whatever she asked Persons / Places / Events 1. Herod AntipasThe tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. He is known for his role in the execution of John the Baptist. 2. Herodias The wife of Herod Antipas, formerly married to his brother Philip. Herodias held a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod. 3. Salome The daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod and his guests, leading to Herod's rash promise. 4. John the Baptist A prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and was imprisoned and executed by Herod Antipas. 5. The Banquet A celebratory event hosted by Herod, where influential guests were present, and where Salome's dance took place. Teaching Points The Danger of Rash PromisesHerod's impulsive promise to Salome serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of making hasty commitments without considering the potential outcomes. The Influence of Peer Pressure Herod's decision was influenced by the presence of his guests, illustrating how peer pressure can lead to poor decision-making. The Cost of Pride Herod's pride and desire to save face in front of his guests led him to fulfill a promise that resulted in the unjust execution of John the Baptist. Moral Courage vs. Compromise The account challenges believers to stand firm in their convictions, even when faced with pressure to compromise their values. The Power of Manipulation Herodias's manipulation of Herod through her daughter highlights the destructive power of deceit and manipulation in achieving selfish goals.(7) He promised with an oath.--The scandalous chronicles of the time were not without stories of extravagant rewards paid to mimes and dancers, and Herod might fancy that in this also he was reproducing the magnificence of the imperial court at Rome. But he probably hardly expected "the half of his kingdom" (Mark 6:23) as the "whatsoever thou shalt ask." A jewel, a bracelet, a palace, or a city, were probably in his thoughts as what she was likely to ask and he would gladly give.Verse 7. - Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek so much thatὅθεν (hothen) Conjunction Strong's 3606: From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause. he promised ὡμολόγησεν (hōmologēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3670: From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. an oath ὅρκου (horkou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3727: An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint. to give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to her αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. whatever ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. she asked. αἰτήσηται (aitēsētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. Links Matthew 14:7 NIVMatthew 14:7 NLT Matthew 14:7 ESV Matthew 14:7 NASB Matthew 14:7 KJV Matthew 14:7 BibleApps.com Matthew 14:7 Biblia Paralela Matthew 14:7 Chinese Bible Matthew 14:7 French Bible Matthew 14:7 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 14:7 Whereupon he promised with an oath (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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