Matthew 23:38

Lament over Jerusalem · Matthew 23:37–39
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Translations

Modern
Look, your house is left to you desolate.
Traditional
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.
Literal
Behold, your house is left to you desolate!
Latin
Ecce relinquetur vobis domus vestra deserta.

Original

Greek
English
Look, your house is left to you desolate.

Notes

your house is left to you desolate: God would leave the temple (Ezekiel 10:18–19; 11:22–23; compare Matthew 1:23). Then God would allow the destruction of both the temple and Jerusalem.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders The Pharisees Jerusalem Persecution

Events

Parallels

Luke 13:31–35

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Prophecy Son of Man Tradition

Topics

Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Judgments Upon the Jews National Sins: Cause the Withdrawal of Privileges Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Prophets: God Avenged all Injuries Done To Protection: Withdrawn from The: Obstinately Impenitent Spiteful People The Jews: Punished For: Killing the Prophets