Luke 11:31

The Sign of Jonah · Luke 11:29–32
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Translations

Modern
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.
Traditional
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
Literal
The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, One greater than Solomon is here.
Latin
Regina austri surget in judicio cum viris generationis hujus, et condemnabit illos: quia venit a finibus terræ audire sapientiam Salomonis: et ecce plus quam Salomon hic.

Original

Greek
English
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Notes

South: The Old Testament identifies this place as Sheba, a kingdom in southern Arabia. The queen traveled a long distance to hear King Solomon's wisdom (1 Kings 10:1–13; 2 Chronicles 9:1–12).

Jesus faced two challenges. He answered the first, an accusation that he was driving out demons by Satan's power (11:15), in 11:17–26. The second was a demand for "a sign from heaven" (11:16). He answered this in 11:29–32.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Events

Parallels

Jonah 3:1–10 Matthew 12:38–42

People

Queen of Sheba: A queen who visited Solomon and praised his wisdom Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Sheba: Kingdom known for wealth, trade, and the Queen of Sheba

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jonas Luke, Gospel of Miracle Nineveh, Ninevite Queen

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Replies to the Scribes and Pharisees Who Seek a Sign from Him (In Galilee) Judgment: The General Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Queens Responsibility: According to Privilege The Judgment: Neglected Advantages Increase Condemnation At