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Matthew 14:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 14:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.”
Matthew 14:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 14:11
'And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.' The grisly conclusion: John's severed head was brought 'in a charger' (ἐπὶ πίνακι/epi pinaki, on a platter) to Salome, who delivered it to Herodias. The macabre detail emphasizes the horror: God's prophet's head presented like meal at feast. Herodias's vindictive triumph was complete—she'd silenced the voice condemning her sin. Reformed theology observes this as temporary victory of evil: truth-tellers may be silenced, righteous may suffer, wicked may triumph temporarily. But this isn't the end....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 14:11
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“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”
“and for shedding innocent blood”
“What was your mother? A lioness: she couched among lions”
“The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?”
“as I live”
“for it was fierce; and their wrath”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh to Jerusalem: Your birth and your birth is of the land of the Canaanite; the Amorite was your father”