Matthew 12:42

The Sign of Jonah · Matthew 12:38–42
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Translations

Modern
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; 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 this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost 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 this generation and will condemn it; 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 generatione ista, et condemnabit eam: 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 this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Notes

The Queen of the South: see 1 Kings 10:1–13.

One greater: Jesus is greater than the temple (Matthew 12:6), the prophet Jonah, and King Solomon. So, rejecting him brings more severe judgment on this "wicked and adulterous generation" (12:39).

The Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and many people of his generation rejected the Messiah.

Events

Parallels

Jonah 3:1–10 Luke 11:29–32

People

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

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Gospel of Matthew Miracle Queen Spirit of God

Topics

Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Replies to the Scribes and Pharisees Who Seek a Sign from Him (In Galilee) Judgment: The General Responsibility: According to Privilege Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of