King James Version
Matthew 3:1 in the King James Version says “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,”
Matthew 3:1 · KJV
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“days”
G2250day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
“came”
G3854to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
“the wilderness”
G2048lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)
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