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Matthew 24:49–51

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And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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From verse 49

  1. Matthew 7:15Rank 1 from verse 49
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    15¶ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

  2. Micah 3:5Rank 2 from verse 49
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    5¶ Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

  3. Revelation 17:6Rank 3 from verse 49
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    6And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.

  4. 1 Peter 5:3Rank 4 from verse 49
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    3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

  5. 1 Samuel 2:13–16Rank 5 from verse 49
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    13And the priests’ custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;

    14And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.

    15Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.

    16And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.

From verse 50

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–3Rank 1 from verse 50
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    2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

    3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

  2. Revelation 3:3Rank 2 from verse 50
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    3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

  3. Matthew 24:42–44Rank 3 from verse 50
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    42¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

    43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

    44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

  4. Proverbs 29:1Rank 4 from verse 50
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    1HE, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

From verse 51

  1. Matthew 8:12Rank 1 from verse 51
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    12But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  2. Luke 12:46Rank 2 from verse 51
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    46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

  3. Matthew 22:13Rank 3 from verse 51
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    13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  4. Isaiah 33:14Rank 4 from verse 51
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    14The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

  5. Job 20:29Rank 5 from verse 51
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    29This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.

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Matthew 24:49

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

smite

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To strike, hit, beat, wound, kill, defeat, destroy, afflict, plague, or bring a forceful blow, judgment, correction, or rebuke upon someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

eat

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To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

drunken

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Intoxicated with strong drink; overcome or affected as by intoxication.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 24:50

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

looketh

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Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

aware

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Knowing, conscious, or apprised of something; having notice or perception of it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:51

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

cut

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Sense 1: To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument. Sense 2: Figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

appoint

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Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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portion

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A part, share, allotment, inheritance, assigned duty, reward, or outcome belonging or given to someone.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hypocrites

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Persons who pretend to virtue or godliness while concealing contrary character or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

teeth

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1. The hard structures in a person's or animal's jaws, chiefly used for biting and chewing. 2. Toothlike points or projections on a tool or instrument. 3. In ‘cast ... in his teeth,’ to reproach or taunt someone to his face.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

49And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

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50The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

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51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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