Translations
Modern
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
Traditional
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Literal
…or also, if he will ask for a fish, will give to him a serpent?
Latin
…aut si piscem petierit, numquid serpentem porriget ei?
Original
Greek
English
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Letter of James Moses Reward
Topics
Adoption: should Produce a Spirit of Prayer Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Fishes used As Food by the Jews Food: Articles of Fish Penitent: Promises To Prayer: Answer To, Promise Religion: True Reptiles: Serpent Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Serpent: Unfit for Food Serpents: Unclean and Unfit for Food The Diet of the Jews: Articles Used for Fish