King James Version
Matthew 26:30 in the King James Version says “And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm”
Matthew 26:30 · KJV
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“when they had sung an hymn”
G5214to hymn, i.e., sing a religious ode; by implication, to celebrate (god) in song
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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