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Matthew 26:8 Cross-References
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“But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?”
Matthew 26:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:8
When his disciples saw it, they had indignation—The Greek aganakteo (ἀγανακτέω) means 'greatly displeased' or 'moved with indignation.' John 12:4-5 identifies Judas Iscariot as the primary objector, though Matthew's plural suggests others joined his protest. Their outrage masks spiritual blindness—they fail to grasp the infinite worth of Christ.To what purpose is this waste?—The word apoleia (ἀπώλεια) means 'destruction' or 'loss,' the same word used for eternal perdition. Tragically ironic: they call worship of Christ 'waste' while Judas wastes himself through betrayal for thirty pieces of si...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:8
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“Simon's son”
“saying”
“You are idle! You are idle! Therefore you say, 'Let us go and sacrifice to Yahweh.',But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD., וַיֹּאמֶר נִרְפִּים אַתֶּם נִרְפִּים עַל־כֵּן אַתֶּם אֹמְרִים נֵלְכָה נִזְבְּחָה לַיהוָה׃ ,But he said: Ye are idle”
“Again”
“and he said”
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts”
“'When will the new moon be gone”
“'How have we polluted you?' In that you say”
“'Behold”