King James Version
Matthew 22:40 in the King James Version says “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 22:40 · KJV
This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“all”
G3650"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
“the law”
G3551law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the prophets”
G4396a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
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